If baby struggles at breast, what can I do?
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- Опубліковано 20 лис 2014
- www.naturalbreastfeeding.com/ Essie was taught the football hold in the hospital. At home, she tried using Natural Breastfeeding positions, but struggled. She shares what made the difference. For more, see www.naturalbreastfeeding.com/
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this isn't my first time being pregnant, but it is my first time really really wanting to breastfeed, the first two children I had, I just gave up on breastfeeding. I thought I had a high pain threshold, but it brought me to tears. this time I'm educating myself, ive watched MANY videos and there's a couple people on youtube that really gave me that "aha!" moment... your videos are definitely a part of that group! thank you so much!
You're most welcome, Jamie! Best of luck!
This single video contains so much knowledge and finally I find relief after 1 week of torture like pain since my daughter was born. To understand the babies needs and the biology behind their behaviour is really the key. THANK U!
What about starting this with a large 7 week old baby who is still boxing? I was not taught this in the beginning.
I have a week old newborn and have been struggling with latching and her fighting against my breast. This technique really helped. Thank you! My nipples are sore and cracked and the reclining position really helped. No pain and baby position herself like nothing.
Melody, I'm *so* glad this approach worked for you and your baby. I think you'll find that in a few weeks you'll be able to use other positions comfortably, too. Congratulations!!!
I’m so overwhelmed took a hour just to get baby to latch and had to go back and use a nipple shield. Totally makes sense to do it like this
I agree. There definitely *is* an easier way during the early weeks. Best of luck, Colleen! You may also find this longer, free video helpful: www.naturalbreastfeeding.com/
This helps thank you so much.
Another brilliant video, thank you for sharing. And huge thanks to Essie for sharing her experiences -- so helpful for many others.
Thanks for your kind words, Johanna Sargeant!
This was very helpful my baby girl is 2 weeks old tomorrow and we have been struggling with a proper latch and adjusting our bodies made all the difference!!! I just watched this and tried with her and after a few attempts she got a great latch pain free !!! I am so happy thank you thank you thank you!!
You're most welcome, Steffani Beck! The whole reason we put these videos up and made them free was so that nursing parents who were struggling could find them and hopefully find a solution to their problem. Your baby is very lucky you have worked so hard to give her the best!
this helps!
Thank you, amazing video! :-)
I would really like to see a video on what to do if baby is completely angry and distraught over being put in a natural breastfeeding position.
+Krysta Busekrus Hi Krysta, Essie, the mom in this video clip, had that experience, too, the first time she tried these positions. In her case, leaning back further made all the difference. However, keep the 3 adjustments in mind: adjust your body (which Essie needed to do), adjust your baby (which also made a difference for her), and adjust your breast. To review how these 3 adjustments work, watch this clip: ua-cam.com/video/diuGQhbjC6s/v-deo.html
@@NancyMohrbacher is there different advice for starting this with a distraught large 7 week old baby? And what to do when they're too long to touch all of you?
@@dustyandchelseamcclellan5670, the first thing is to calm the baby. A distraught baby is unlikely to be receptive to anything new. Perhaps do half or a third of a feeding in the usual way before adjusting your positioning. As far as baby being "too long to touch all of you," what's helpful is for baby to have full frontal contact of the torso and hips, unrestricted hands, and contact of something (could be rolled up cloth) on either the tops or bottoms of his feet. Foot contact with the parent or another object helps orient baby. Help this helps!
@@NancyMohrbacher 💛
My baby is 8 weeks old struggling with latching, would this techniques work or am I too late?
No pain finally! Why is this not taught more often?!
Thank you so much! I'm breastfeeding exclusively and had trouble getting her to deep latch. After watching this I have no pain and no lipstick nipple! My daughter is only 5 days, having painful feeding and nipples I was about to give up! Again thank you!
any tips for a deeper latch?
what is lipstick nipple? I never heard of this and my baby is over a month old now and I had several nurses and 2 lactation consultants helping me (not very well) when she was first born...
So I have a random question. My mother told told me that she was not able to breastfeed me, so she had a babysitter breastfed me for about a year. Could that possibly have any effect on why I never felt any sort of a bond with my mother, like my siblings did?
Emotional attachment between parent and child is a complex and ongoing process. One aspect (such as who breastfed you) would not be enough to explain your feelings (or lack of feelings) about your mother. There's likely much more to your story.
This video is so helpful. Any recommendations on body/baby position when the nipple is towards the underside of the breast? I typically have to help my newborn find the nipple by holding the breast so that the nipple is turned more towards him as he lies on me.
I'm delighted you found it helpful! In answer to your question, Essie (the mom in this video) also has nipples closer to the underside of her breast. You might find it helpful to watch a couple of her other videos, such as this one: ua-cam.com/video/NGOa0xVw0FE/v-deo.htmlsi=gPoUwmoGOLRx5Z6D
Here's another video of Essie getting started with her baby that may be useful to watch: ua-cam.com/video/584nv1oNxvw/v-deo.htmlsi=Spz-HlgGy5tMHFkU
I wish you were in my state. I'm dealing with milk bleb, clicking and painful latch to where Im crying every session.
Felisha Marie, I'm so sorry you are having so many problems! Have you watched our longer video? It suggests some adjustments that might help. You can see it here: www.naturalbreastfeeding.com/
If you're still struggling after trying the adjustments, let me know which city and state you are in, and I'll see if I know someone I could recommend. Best of luck!
@@NancyMohrbacher Roseville Michigan and still painful and clicking. Working on getting rid of the milk blister. Hurts so bad I'm in tears.
@@felishamarie9163, I know the people well here and know you would get excellent help. Feel free to give them a call: bfcaa.com/
My 5 week old baby latched perfectly with this technique and it was way more comfortable, but I felt like she wasnt latching deep enough as I still felt some pain. How can I help her latch deeper?
From your description, it sounds like latching is much more comfortable than it was previously but there is still some pain. My guess is that you have some nipple damage. In this case, even when you achieve a deep latch, you might still feel some discomfort. If I'm right, this pain should lessen quickly. When your nipple enters what I call "the comfort zone," there's no friction or pressure, and your nipple can heal even if you keep breastfeeding. Take a look at this video, where I describe this to Michelle: ua-cam.com/video/-hhCz65lhP4/v-deo.htmlsi=hEhueT2Ce1YG96Va
These types videos on top of visits to a lactation consultant - who has some different but equally valuable lessons to teach (thank you Medicare) has stopped me from being so angst ridden about breastfeeding, the feeling that "you're doing it wrong" is an awful one, especially when newborn baby is on a learning journey too.
how would you correct the latch?
I tried this earlier. It won't work for me and my baby( 1month old). Or maybe I did it in a wrong way? I don't know. I'm losing hope. He's bottle feed. I pumped breastmilk. He will just cry when I introduce my nipple. And he'll move his head side ways as if giving me sign that he doesn't want or comportable with it. I have flat nipple. I want to natural breastfeed my son. What should I do. First time mom. Thank you.
Jamaica Beñalon, I suggest you meet with a Lactation consultant in your area. Don’t give up hope. It’s definitely not too late. Even small adjustments can make a big difference.
@@NancyMohrbacher what do the women who cannot afford a lactation consultant or who aren't near one do? And how do people fine a credible one?? What I think is really despicable is how you and other lactation consultants market something that should be given free to all women, breastfeeding help shouldn't be optional or costs money. At the hospitals the lactation consultants there are useless and it is difficult to find an independent one without paying some kind of money. You women should be ashamed of yourselves. It's disgusting that people would market something like this fo financial gain when you know women are really struggling and babies aren't getting the food made for them.
@@ASmith-jn7kf My UA-cam channel *is* free, and the reason I created it was to provide information that is enough for many families to solve their own nursing problems. For low-income families in the US, I suggest contacting the local public health department. In my experience, breastfeeding help is available there from lactation consultants and/or peer counselors who are dedicated to making sure all families get the help they need. Most LCs I know in private practice also apply a sliding scale of payments based on income. And not all hospitals LCs are useless. If you're not happy with those you met, look around. In my area, very skilled LCs provide outpatient help to families and charge nothing for those who can't afford to pay. I'm really sorry if you had some bad experiences, but there really are good people out there.
@@ASmith-jn7kf In addition to the suggestions I made below, there are also volunteer peer support organizations that provide free lactation help all over the world. One example is La Leche League International. Another in the US is Breastfeeding USA. These experienced nursing parents provide both support and lactation help at no charge. I've volunteered for both of these organizations and given free help to families this way for nearly 40 years. If you're in Australia, check out the Australian Breastfeeding Association. They're awesome!
@@ASmith-jn7kf I would blame the country you're in for not supporting medical care for its citizens. I'm guessing America? Other countries subsidise this form of care. Where I live in Australia, Medicare will cover 6 weeks of consulting. Blame your greedy government, not the professionals who have worked hard to learn their skill set.
I currently have a 1 month old and she constantly fights me on the breast, I tried to remove the bottle since I exclusively pump and hoped to latch her on but it’s frustrating to her and me when we can’t stay latched on.
That sounds really challenging! I'm sorry breastfeeding has been so difficult for both of you. I suggest watching our longer video (link at the end of this response) and using the various adjustments described to find your own best fit. In these positions, gravity helps baby get on deeper and stay on. If that doesn't help, it's time to contact an IBCLC for in-person help. Do you know how to find an IBCLC in your area? Best of luck! Here's the link to the longer video: www.naturalbreastfeeding.com/
Will you please make a video with flat nipples breast feeding my baby is 10 days old and because of flat nipples She can’t latch
Neha Patil, one of our mothers, Michelle, definitely has flat nipples. You can watch what works for her here: ua-cam.com/video/-hhCz65lhP4/v-deo.html
In addition to the video link I shared before, you may want to watch our longer free video, which explains the "adjust your breast" adjustment that can work wonders with flat nipples. You can watch it here: www.naturalbreastfeeding.com/
I feel like it wont get better for me. I pump I only be 2 ounces as he is not sucking. He fights, kicks and scream when I try to feed. Sometimes he latches and sucks for 2 minutes, then fights. I have J cup breast.
Shauntol Samuda, have you seen a lactation provider? If not, the next step is to see someone to help you figure out what your baby is looking for but not finding. I've helped many nursing parents and it often turned out only a small adjustment was needed. What city are you in? I might be able to recommend someone.
This makes no sense.
What are you actually confused about?
The fact that you need to comfortable, making body contact with your baby and positioning the baby on body then worrying about latching?
@@Lizzifer7 ???? Dear God! You make no sense either.
@@trb2021 is english you're first language? How is " first, get comfortable, next, position baby correctly, then, introduce boob" confusing?
@@agirlisnoone5953 You need to read that shit again. That is not how that comment was worded.