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Debbie, I have observed that some women who have smaller breast and
therefore less adipose tissue, tend to have more firmness when their milk is in.
If the RPS does not help to allow the baby to latch, I would go back to
trying it again but then follow with some hand expressing, and then see if the
baby can latch.
Another approach is to use the RPS and then try a nipple shield. This may
be very helpful for a baby who has been receiving many bottles.
You did not mention how many days old this baby was. Hopefully she will not
have lost some of her milk supply. I would stay away from the pumps at this
time since they really don't seem to be working for her.
I have a similar mother I am working with. She delivered a 32 weeker. She
has been very determined to give her baby her breast milk and to breastfeed.
Her baby is now 2 weeks old and her small breast are still firm when they
fill with milk. I have been using the small shield with great success.
Good luck.
Ann Perry, RN IBCLC
Boston, MA
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