Ouch! I feel your pain momma. I've tried what the admin suggested here but still his latch is sooooo shallow. I'm going to connect to my local LC (2 days PP w 2nd baby) but I've been trying to hand express. Is it normal to only get a few drops from each side this early? And surely he's getting more than that when he nurses even if it's shallow? Thank you!
@Brenna it is normal to get drops in the first couple of days when your milk is still colostrum. Baby’s stomach is very small and doesn’t need much. But to answer your question, yes, baby is usually the most effective at removing milk from the breast.
Soft and/or flat nipples shouldn’t keep her from latching. Getting the right positioning will help tremendously! You want her tummy to tummy with you, well supported (support from the shoulders and back, no hand on the back of the head), nipple to nose/upper lip, she should have to look up to reach it with her mouth. This will also help her open wider. We often help virtually with latch, so feel free to reach out if you need help ❤️