How to get a deep latch?

[dollydaydream84]

DD had tongue tie,I had lipstick shaped nipples which were damaged so I expressed all day and fed at night with shields for 4 weeks. She had it snipped and I still get a lipstick shaped nipple when feeding without shields.

I'm happy to keep going with shields she seems much happier with shields.

However she rarely gets to flutter sucks so isn't getting hind milk according to health visitor. Her poos have been much more green since I've been breastfeeding her more in the day (rather than expressed bottles) and she's been more windy. All classic signs of too much fore milk probably from poor latch (I guess it's a poor latch even with shields?!)
I have watched videos, looked at diagrams, had a breast feeding peer supporter come to the house, tried the exaggerated latch and cannot get DD to get a deep latch. The support lady said I had quite short nipples but obviously have to work with what I've got! On a waiting list to see lactation consultant.

Can anyone offer any advice for how to get a deep latch, how to get Dd to open her mouth wide? Anything at all?

Thanks in advance

Hi dolly, just wondering how you get referred to a lactation consultant? Is it through hv? Thanks

Yes if they don't feel they can offer you help by checking latch etc mine referred me to LC though sounds like she is a sought after lady in our area as limited clinics to see her

Thanks, will give hv's a call tomorrow and see what they can do. I get the lipstick nipples too, it's a pain. Dd's weight is great so no problem there but her latch is not great and I have mastitis at the moment so need it sorted!

Maybe poor latch is causing mastitis ?! If you don't drain breast fully can get blocked ducts, I have to express after feed to make sure she drains it...she's getting better! Good luck x