Maria writes:

Now, I  haven't checked out the new dvd yet, and I am wondering if the 
recommendation  for a nipple shield when baby is having trouble post-frenotomy 
is actually to  somehow encourage proper sucking and bring out those 
instincts with something  firmer than the real nipple on the tongue when baby seems 
not to be sucking  well on the mother's real self?
~~~ Hello all,

I agree that before the release, often the NS will not improve the  baby' 
ability to breastfeed, for the same reason someone suggests it in the  first 
place, the tongue can't do it's job. I can see that in some situations,  
after the release when there is the potential for better range of motion  (but 
not yet full range, coordination, strength, or stamina) the shield could in  
effect help place the tongue in a more extended position and actually help 
with  learning to breastfeed. So I wonder if this is what Jain  is talking 
about.
 
Peace,
Judy

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