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Latching AFTER Pacifier Use
So, it seems Morgan isn't sucking as hard as she was prior to the pacifier
being introduced. What can I do specifically to get her to suck harder? ~Carol Ann Morgan 3.24.04 |
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Latching AFTER Pacifier Use
"Carol Ann" wrote in message
news:%RZbc.179438$1p.2135375@attbi_s54... So, it seems Morgan isn't sucking as hard as she was prior to the pacifier being introduced. What can I do specifically to get her to suck harder? I'm not an LC or anything, but babies don't necessarily need to suck *hard* to get milk. Ideally, they use their tongues, in the same way one gets milk from a cow's teat, in sort of a stripping motion. So it's not the suction so much as the technique. I know I'm not making this very clear There's a video of it on www.breastfeeding.com, I think. Jan -- Mum to Stephen, 22 May 2000 and Sophia, 2 October 2003 My personal page: http://www.sleepingbaby.net/jan/ Baby-related crafts: http://www.sleepingbaby.net/jan/Baby/crafts.html |
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Latching AFTER Pacifier Use
I noticed a change in my boy's latch/suction after I used a pacifier at
about 2 weeks. After a few nursing sessions, his normal latch was back. I would give it time, and hold off on the paci for another several weeks. Great job breastfeeding, Carol Ann! Hannah "Carol Ann" wrote in message news:%RZbc.179438$1p.2135375@attbi_s54... So, it seems Morgan isn't sucking as hard as she was prior to the pacifier being introduced. What can I do specifically to get her to suck harder? ~Carol Ann Morgan 3.24.04 |
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Latching AFTER Pacifier Use
"Carol Ann" wrote in message news:%RZbc.179438$1p.2135375@attbi_s54... So, it seems Morgan isn't sucking as hard as she was prior to the pacifier being introduced. What can I do specifically to get her to suck harder? Carol Ann, if you think the paci is effecting her latch *at all* ditch it for a little bit more. I know you said she seems to need to comfort suck, if your nipples aren't too sore, let her stay latched on and just comfort suck. It can only help to boost and establish your supply. Also, offer her a clean pinkie finger to suck on. I'd try the pacifier again in a couple of weeks. HTH -- JennP. mom to Matthew 10/11/00 EDD #2 10/24/04 remove "no........spam" to reply |
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