In a message Pam wrote:

<<I have seen this kind of thing I think,........ It seems as if the baby
needs an inordinate amount of stimulation to the palate before she can "latch"
and suck. >>

In these situations I find it helpful to stimulate mom's nipple till it is as
erect as possible, then after latch I find myself wiggling the breast
slightly, in a manner that causes the nipple to stroke the palate, without
breaking the latch. I have mom talk soothingly to baby during this to calm and
distract baby from his impatience.

Hope that description makes sense.

Happy Holidays!

Deb
Deborah L Tobin RN BSN IBCLC ACCE