Post tongue tie tickle torture

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Today my 12 day old dd had her posterior tongue tie corrected at the hospital.

All went well in terms of dd's well being but since the procedure I am finding bf harder than before.

Although her latch is less painful for me, she is now brushing her to tongue against the most sensitive part of my nipple - to the point where I am finding it unbearable - like an itchi just can't scratch.

I'm devestated that something that was supposed to hel with bf has left me in a worse position than Ever ... Any help much appreciated !

Hi ichats. Congrats on dd and making it to 12 days bf'ing with tongue tie, amazing, well done!

Someone more experienced should hopefully come on here to advise later today but thought I'd share my experience.

I was shown the exagerrated latch technique. The place baby near nipple ready to latch but have your thumb lifting nipple upwards away from then. When baby is about to latch you let go of nipple and it flicks in to mouth. That way they are getting all of nipple in mouth and not just tickling the tip. YouTube might have a video.

She learning to latch again bless her. I know it's hard and you've done well so far but keep persevering.

Can you go along to a bf support group so they can check latch?

Ichats, well done for carrying on with breast feedingwith a tt. We did it too, so I know how hard it can be, and even after the division it took a few weeks to get things going properly. I'm really not wanting to depress you with this, just want you to know that it is worth persevering even if it feels hard because your dd will get there in the end. GodisaDJ is right, your dd has to relearn her latch and it might take a while but keep on keeping on, you're doing brilliantly! Definitely try and find a video/pictures for exaggerated latch, it helped us too with the transition and also find someone who can help with latch. I had great help on here, and from NCT breasfeeding helpline so do keep posting and find some RL help with dd's latch.

Hang in there, after 8 weeks of hell for us, it all worked out and it is now easy as pie. You can get there

Hi lookout that's two posts we've been on together and I agree with you entirely The support on here and external support is brilliant and helps with confidence and the low days (there are some low days!)

There was no way I could have got through tongue tie without our local nhs bf support group, they were invaluable not just for me, but DP too (normally calling them at 3am whilst I'm in floods of tears and toes curling with pain!)

Hope your ok OP

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Just to say you are not alone - DS had his TT done on Monday. On one side the pain is now bearable (just - and that is about 1 in 10 latches). On the other side there is no improvement, my nipple is shredded and DS no longer latches well - he just sucks it like a lollypop and chews. It is excruciating and I have to express off it at least once a day so it has time to heal and calm.

So no words of wisdom other than I feel your pain!

ChocolateBiscuitCake - I feel your pain too. I remember it all too well, ds didn't have his tt cut until 5 weeks and it then took him another three weeks to relearn to latch properly. I remeber the blood streaming almost as fast as the tears and the dreading each feed and the toe curling pain. But it does get better eventually.

Can I suggest jelonet for putting on your nipples in between feeds? It works brilliantly at healing cracked nipples. In fact, I can send you some for free if you like - dh bought me a massive box and I used less than half. Let me know if you're interested you can message me your address.

Just both keep persevering because it will get better. And keep posting. And find a support group/bf cafe or something or someone to support you in RL. It is invaluable!

chocolatebiscuitcake oh poor you, I really feel your pain too. I hope he works it out soon. Do try that exaggeration technique, it honestly saved me! And lots of jelonet or lansinoh cream... I got through loads but was definitely work it. I also squeezed milk out and lathered that on as it is a natural antiseptic.

lookout is right, keep persevering as it is so rewarding once you get through it; I just haven't looked back and love the fact I did persevere and didn't give up. At the same time - look after yourself. Make sure you are resting as much as you can and DP/DH or family are doing the basics around the house.