I am working with a mom of a 5# 6oz - 39 week infant who is having great difficulty latching onto mom large nipples. Baby has a small mouth opening even with a full gape. Moms nipples are everted. Baby will latch onto the nipple only and cannot seem to grasp enough of the areola to illicit milk removal. Baby will suck eagerly and then dis-attach from the breast after a few seconds. Mom has been very patient and works with baby for several minutes every feeding. Baby has great rooting reflex and mom has been avoiding bottles and primarily finger feeding so far. Weight has dropped to 5# 2 oz since birth (4-27-98) and been stable. I would appreciate any suggestions to help this family and TIA for your assistance. Beth McHugh RN, BSN, IBCLC e-mail: [log in to unmask] _____________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com Or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866]