Latching help

Hey all! I have a newborn who needed to be supplemented on formula while my milk came in. Now he looks for the instant gratification when feeding and gets frustrating with latching. I’m also big chested and have had to use a nipple shield. It’s tough but I’m set on breastfeeding, in the meantime while he struggles I’ve been pumping. Any advice? Any experience with this? I’ll take any tips or tricks I can get!!

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When my milk first came in, my breasts changed (became more full) so my baby also had trouble latching. I also had to use a nipple shield. You could try pumping a few minutes before feeding so your breasts are less full. Also could try expressing some milk into the shield so baby gets a taste and will want to latch. All I can say other than that is to keep trying. Also putting the nipple onto the roof of baby's mouth could make baby latch. If baby gets too upset, take a break and try again. It took me about 2 full weeks to get the latching stuff all worked out. Good luck, mama! ❤

This video helped me so much, it’s long but I watched it twice and it was well worth it. I also had to supplement with formula before my milk came in because she had jaundice and lost weight. She’s been drinking breastmilk only ever since and has gained over 1lb. Hopefully it helps you too! https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=OUqRVSeBpY8

I have great advice podcasts to help esp if you are fixed to breastfeed

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