Hi Kika,

Looking forward to what others say, I wonder if there are times that brushing the philtrum is best?

I find that babies latch well with the nipple brushing against their cheek, and when they have lots of difficulty, rather than laid back position, I often have the mother try this in a standing position.  Baby opens up, good extension, and lots of success.

The latching with baby's cheek brushing the breast is shown very well in Dr. Christina Smilie's video:

https://breastfeedingusa.org/content/article/baby-led-latch-how-awaken-your-babys-breastfeeding-instincts

Best,

Gina Nigro
now in Seville, Spain

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