I've been exclusively breast feeding and it's going well in that he is putting on lots of weight. Problem is my nipples are sore and starting to get cracked. Been using Lansinoh and heating/coolong pads and for the past couple of days have resorted to nipple shields to give my nips a break (they've been fantastic btw)!
Midwifes told me he's latching on perfectly but I'm not convinced. He takes most of the areola in his mouth (they are quite small anyway) but it feels like he's pinching my nipple between his gums which doesn't feel right. I can't seem to get him to open his mouth any wider to take the nipple to the back of his mouth. Any advice?
Also, any ideas on how much longer it'll take for the skin on my nipples to harden and not have such soreness??!! Am determined to continue with b/f, it's just a shame to find it so uncomfortable now. Wks 1 and 2 didn't hurt so much. Am considering expressing enough for one feed to give my nipples a break and also to let DH get involved with feeding. Does anyone have experience of that - is it a recommended approach?
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How do I get my DS - 3wks old - to open his mouth wider?!
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NKffffffffe749edcfX11d6d7397af · 26/01/2009 05:30
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