Breastfeeding question!

[bearsmummy]

Just wondering if there is any way to make her latch on easier?

She gets herself all worked up and crying and it takes me ages to get her on the boob and I end up getting upset thinking it's something I'm doing.

Any advice ladies please? Xxx

 

[amyjayne77]

What I didn't realise, and I hope I word this right is, as well as the usual positioning tips you read, when baby opens her mouth really wide, you push her onto the boob quite firmly so enough goes into the mouth and old her quite firmly on, whilst she is so small.

Obviously i am no expert and there is a lot more to it than this, but with my babies, the firmer I held them in place, the more successful the feed... obv until they get bigger and it's just 2nd nature.

 

[mummynmummy2b]

Hey, I'm a breast feeding peer councillor, Would be really difficult to give any advice without seeing you feed but if she is getting worked up before a feed and the crying too much to get a good attachment it may help the situation if you feed her before she gets to that really hungry stage. If you know she is going to want feeding in the next hour maybe try feeding half an hour earlier, if she is calmer she will be able to latch on easier.

Also try massaging your breasts slightly before a feed, maybe even express a little milk by hand (loads of tips on how to do this online) it will mean you arent 'over full' and makes your nipples and breast tissue softer which will make it easier to latch on well.

If you are struggling with breast feeding you could ask your MW or HV to refer you to a breast feeding support group. I dont know where you live but there are baby cafe up and down the country, which is where I work. So much help and suppport there. http://www.thebabycafe.co.uk/L/BC_Detail.php?ID=188 this is a birmingham centre.

At the end of the day you are doing a fantastic job by breast feeding your little girl. Breast feeding is a learnt habit, and although feeding your baby is a natural thing to do, that doesnt mean it comes naturally, it takes time for both mum and baby to get to grips with, you will definately get there. if you would like any more advice about feeding please dont hesitate to pm me xxxxx

 

[Mervs Mum]

How old is your LO hun

 

[bearsmummy]

She's not at the really hungry stage it's just what happens when I try to latch herbon. She works herself up. I think my nipple might be too big for her mouth.

Mm she's 3 days xx

 

[Mervs Mum]

Ah well you're both learning still then. My nipples are ridiculously large for a newborn. I struggled with Hebe because I couldnt get her well latched but this tiime with Sid I didnt panic because I knew it wouldnt be long before we sussed it. Sid had a pretty poor latch to start with but we muddled through until my milk came in and we were able to get the hang of it more. She might be getting frustrated at the flow a bit now as your milk really starts to kick in. Hang in there chick and make sure you tap in to support where you can. When's your MW coming again? Ask her for some help and also ask where your local support group is. I got in a pickle with Hebe about day 10 and going to my local 'Baby Cafe' support group helps me to solve my problems, get my confidence and back on track

 

[bearsmummy]

Thank you mm!!! I've been expressing so she's still getting my milk and I try her everytime she wants a feed and she is getting better now my milks come in I'm like a tap! Lol. She's coming Monday I'll ask her if she's no better. Thank you again xxxx

 

[Mervs Mum]

You're doing great honey!!

 

[bearsmummy]

thank you x