DD2 is 6 weeks, and EBF so far. It was a rocky start but we are getting there one fussy feed at a time.
I'm using nipple shields as my nipples could handle no more! I have small nipples that can flatten out when breasts become full. It was making it difficult to get a deep latch and I ended up with cracked bleeding nipples and milk blisters (yay!)
I think the shields give more of a target for her to latch, but they are becoming annoying, as feeding in public isn't practical, and she pulls at them pulling them off..lots of faff.
So my problem is now, how do I get her back on to naked breast without more nipple shredding, given my boobs are still becoming quite full before feeds. Especially in the morning and sometimes at night.
She's gotten used to the shields now, so struggles to feed without them now when I do try. Nice wide mouth going on but doesn't draw the nipple in, just falls back off again.
Advice, previous experience very welcome!
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Sleepybunny · 07/01/2016 16:33
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