Breastfeeding/Lactation Consultant

WHEW, you've been through alot................more

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I have had good success with tongue thrusting with this technique. Make sure the baby is latched really well, here's a link on that:

http://boards.parentsplace.com/messages/get/ppbreastfeeding77/45/1.html

and then when the baby sucks apply moderate pressure with one finger to stroke from the baby's chin to the adam's apple. I have found this "reminds" the baby to suck correctly. Be sure you stroke in the same rhythm as the baby is sucking. You can do the stroking with the index finger of the hand that is supporting the breast. It's really important that you stroke front to back ONLY. Also, watch for the baby's response, see if it feels better on the nipple and see if the baby is tolerating it ok. If it isn't working as in makes your nipple hurt more or the baby resists it stop doing it. This is my version of suck training at the breast.

When I do suck training, which is very very rarely, I teach the parents to do it only for a few sucks just prior to bf, not for prolonged periods.

Make sure you are not touching any part of the baby's head above the ears when you are trying to latch. Many babies will arch and even clamp when the back of their head is touched. Some babies are so sensitive to this that they even do it if a pillow or blanket is touching them.

If you have yeast you need to treat both mom and baby at the same time even if the baby has no symptoms. I don't understand why some doctors don't understand that cross contamination is a big issue. Here's more on yeast:

http://boards2.parentsplace.com/messages/get/ppbreastfeeding146/28.html

http://boards2.parentsplace.com/messages/get/ppbreastfeeding228/71/1.html

Here's more on things to help sore nipple heal:

http://boards2.parentsplace.com/messages/get/ppbreastfeeding306/47.html

Being fair doesn't make you more vulnerable to nipple soreness. Nipple soreness is an indication of a problem and NOT a normal expected part of bf. Be persistant in getting the help you need. If your LC is not being effective in helping you to improve I'm sure she would welcome a second opinion.

Hope you feel better soon. Keep us posted.

Warmly Kathy

Thanks, Kathy and Booker! (m)

However, I still really need to meet with the LC next week b/c there is still the clamping. It may very well be in response to oversupply b/c today Madeleine seemed to be clamping more - most likely because I was not leaking excess milk into the shells before feeding her so letdown was stronger than usual. In fact, she was in the habit of pulling off w/o letting go today (OUCH!) You'll be glad to know that I switched to the side-lying position and she settled right down for a good long feeding. Much better!

My game plan is:

- meet with LC next Monday to reevaluate thrush and hypertonia plus address latch, etc.

- see pediatrician Thursday to obtain prescription for Maddie's thrush if necessary (it's her 2 month appt)

- visit CST following Tuesday if necessary

I'll definitely let you know how each of these visits go. Thank-you so much for your help and all of the information. I want to make this work and the more I know the better!

Sarah and Madeleine, 9/13

2ND REPOST for southernlove re: Question about plugged duct, yeast... (M)

I'm not sure what to do. Could this plugged duct be related to yeast? I breastfed my youngest son for a year and never had any problems whatsoever. Any help would be appreciated. I'm really not looking forward to tonight. DD usually wakes up to nurse 3 or 4 times a night. I'm in for a very painful night....

Thanks, Kristi

Thanks so much for the repost , but I was given help under another question later in the day (more)

Thanks to those who gave advice. I'm still hanging in there!

Kristi

2ND REPOST for ldybug2002 re: Help! My 7 week old DS has a big white blister inside his mouth, (m)