I have a patient that is a first time mom having difficulty with latching.
Baby has anexcellent rooting reflex, but uncoordinated suck.  We are now
inot day two and the baby is still unable to latch.  Mom's breast are
extremely firm and taut, nipples flat.  They almost feel like engorged
breasts.  She has no history of implants.  She states that she did feel
changes in her breasts during her pregnancy.  We used a inverted syringe
yesterday to help pull the nipples out withiut success.  Have tried
nursing/pumping every 3 hours.  Last pumping obtained 2cc.  Tried "nipple
sandwich" without success.  Any ides before hse completely gives up.  She
has great family support, but is very frustrated.  NIght shift began
supplementing with 15cc formula after feeds last night and baby starting to
look slightly jaundiced.  Thank you in advance for your help.
Ashleigh Beyer, RN, CCE, awaiting IBCLC results

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