I find that babies who have been on a breast shield for a lengthy period 
of time are afraid of skin in their mouths. Skin is more flexible and much 
softer than a shield and babies freak out when offered the nipple w/o the 
shield. It is almost like they are afraid to suck correctly at the breast. 
I don't know if it is fear of hurting mom or just not understanding that 
milk comes from the nipple and not from the shield. I generally do a lot 
of skin to skin, attempt latch after some finger sucking (to sensitize 
them to skin in their mouths) and/or while they are sleepy. 

Ellen Penchuk, IBCLC, RLC

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