Hi there - yes exactly the same problem as me. ...
Hi there - yes exactly the same problem as me. As it turns out, DS has an 'uncoordinated suck'!! The latest lactation consultant visit determined this. DS cannot use his tongue to bring the nipple into...
View ArticleHi, I had the same problem, started feeding fi...
Hi, I had the same problem, started feeding fine, became fussy when my milk came in, first on the left side then on both. I had all the midwives helping without much success while I was in hospital, so...
View ArticleThanks for your response Trace and Giggles - ye...
Thanks for your response Trace and Giggles - yes have started expressing a little bit before feeding to soften it up, it helps a little bit but not significantly. I have so far refrained from using...
View ArticleThe early days can just be so hard! However, yo...
The early days can just be so hard! However, you will get through, just like so many of us! :) I agree with above try expressing a little prior so your breast is softer...just keep trying, he will get...
View ArticleOh you poor thing. Have your tried expressing...
Oh you poor thing. Have your tried expressing a bit before you put bub on just to help soften your breast etc. I found at times I did not appear to be engorged but bub had problems. Talk to your clinic...
View ArticleHi, My newborn started off feeding well, howev...
Hi, My newborn started off feeding well, however by day 4 fussed about taking my left breast. He thrashes his head and plays with the nipple but wont take the breast. He doesnt refuse it, but its...
View ArticleHi there - yes exactly the same problem as me. ...
Hi there - yes exactly the same problem as me. As it turns out, DS has an 'uncoordinated suck'!! The latest lactation consultant visit determined this. DS cannot use his tongue to bring the nipple into...
View ArticleHi, I had the same problem, started feeding fi...
Hi, I had the same problem, started feeding fine, became fussy when my milk came in, first on the left side then on both. I had all the midwives helping without much success while I was in hospital, so...
View ArticleThanks for your response Trace and Giggles - ye...
Thanks for your response Trace and Giggles - yes have started expressing a little bit before feeding to soften it up, it helps a little bit but not significantly. I have so far refrained from using...
View ArticleThe early days can just be so hard! However, yo...
The early days can just be so hard! However, you will get through, just like so many of us! :) I agree with above try expressing a little prior so your breast is softer...just keep trying, he will get...
View ArticleOh you poor thing. Have your tried expressing...
Oh you poor thing. Have your tried expressing a bit before you put bub on just to help soften your breast etc. I found at times I did not appear to be engorged but bub had problems. Talk to your clinic...
View ArticleHi, My newborn started off feeding well, howev...
Hi, My newborn started off feeding well, however by day 4 fussed about taking my left breast. He thrashes his head and plays with the nipple but wont take the breast. He doesnt refuse it, but its...
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