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6 week old not latching on properly

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appledumpling · 08/05/2007 15:12

Can anyone suggest ways of getting my DS to latch on properly again?

All was well until about 10 days ago when he suddenly decided he wasn't going to give me a nice big open mouth that I could get on my boob. Instead he's suckling before he's anywhere near me then tries to grab my nipple and just go for it. My nipples are sore and cracked and they feel bruised. It takes so many attempts to get him on right.

I've been trying to express to give me a break but I have to be in the right mood and it doesn't always work.

I have a very supportive DH and HV but no-one seems to know what I can do to sort it out. Am determined to carry on but it does hurt and I'm not enjoying feeding him anymore.

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tiktok · 08/05/2007 17:32

apple, this must be really frustrating for you - I do think you need a good long chat on one of the helplines. There's loads of info I would need before coming up with any suggestions. The one thing that does strike me is that he will be doing this (probably) for a reason - maybe to cope with a fast and overwhelming flow????

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appledumpling · 08/05/2007 17:42

Hi Tiktok. I tried La Leche last week but the lady I spoke to didn't know what to suggest.

I did actually wonder if I was making as much milk as previously, it's definitely not too much milk.

He is teething (early I know) so I don't know if that is part of it.

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monkey07 · 08/05/2007 20:30

Hm,
could be the teething. Rubbing a bit of teething gel on the gums before a feed helped my DS. Also, touching your nipple on the corner of the babs mouth may make himb root for the nipple, and therefore give you a nice big open mouth.

gybegirl · 08/05/2007 21:22

You could try looking at the videos on www.drjacknewman.com for some hints. Good luck. Try Lansinoh for your nipples if you're not using it already.

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appledumpling · 09/05/2007 13:41

Monkey07 - I tried touching my nipple on the corner of his mouth and that did help. Thanks for the tip.

Will also have a look at drjacknewman.

I'm sure this is just a blip we'll find a way round it.

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tiktok · 09/05/2007 14:27

apple, I think it's really, really unlikely to be teething....try one of the other helplines, don't give up on them

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