I would put on some rose colored glasses and use basic latch techniques.  At
least one inch from the base of the nipple (or perhaps a bit more) needs to
go into baby's mouth.  Use asymmetrical latch to get a good portion of the
breast into baby's mouth.  Positioning and latch techniques should be
optimal (correct).  If it still hurts with good positioning and deep latch -
look to the baby for why.  Tongue tie, tight jaws/muscles in neck/body,
retracted tongue, etc.

 

I have worked with moms who had little to no areola.  We measure 1 inch from
the base of the nipple and I tell mom that baby must get at least that much
into his mouth.  Some moms will use a ballpoint pen to draw a reference
line.  :-)  It isn't how big or small the areola is.it is how much breast
gets into the baby's mouth.  :-)

 

Good luck!
J

 

Jaye Simpson, IBCLC, CIIM

Breastfeeding Network

Sacramento, CA

www.breastfeedingnetwork.net

 


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