My little bit had his severe tongue tie divided yesterday afternoon at 6 days old. He'd managed a sort of 'compromise latch' on my left nipple previously by using his gums (ouch!) but now can't latch on either side- I actually tried a 'bottle to breast' bottle this afternoon but he can't suckle on that either, he just has no suck understanding at all it seems.
I'm expressing plenty and feeding him using a cup which he does really well- but it gives him food, not comfort, and I'm worried that he'll never snuggle up with me a feed naturally again. Has anyone been through this? I'm hoping to hear what kind of time frame he may learn how to bf again, and whether there's anything I can do to teach him how to suck from me?
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Tongue tie divided at 1 week old- now not latching at all. Has anyone been through this and have any thoughts on how long re-learning to bf may take him?
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goneswimming · 23/02/2016 18:51
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