Please, I do want to be persuaded to keep on with this, I find some things about breastfeeding really lovely but nearly every feed is uncomfortable because he just won't latch properly & never really has. I was in tears today and yesterday because of this, it's like an endurance contest & my neck, shoulders & back (and nipples of course) are aching so much I'm taking pain killers every day.
I started using nipple shields from birth nearly because they're flat, managed to get him off them to some extent but can't get him to gape properly so often end up going back to shields as my nipples hurt so much. Have rung the NCT 3 times, had a BFC come to see me and also rang La Leche last week. They've suggested lots of things, and I've tried them all but I really feel that now it's either put up with the pain & discomfort or go onto formula. I want to keep onto until 6 months because of asthma & eczema in the family, but this is just ruling my life & I can't take any more of it like this. He feeds about 7 times during the day & sleeps 12 hours at night which is my salvation thus far.
Any more advice, can I pay for a bfc to come and see me as the NCT one just suggested lying back on lots of pillows & letting him crawl up me. Which was fine, but doesn't really work in a cafe on a straight backed chair. Thanks so much
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Close to giving up with 4month old ds2, using nipple shields, dreadful latch, help!
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accessorizewithbabysick · 08/04/2007 16:17
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