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Pulling at the breast
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"Loni Denman, RN, IBCLC" <[log in to unmask]>
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Date:
Tue, 29 Sep 1998 10:16:53 EDT
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Why do babies pull on the breast while suckling, throwing their heads back and
taking the nipple with them?  I have had more than one mother complain about
this and I am new in this field.  What I have observed is that it happens
towards the end of the feeding. Could it be frustration that their is
dwindling milk?  Is it associated with growth spurts?  I have seen it in 2
month old babies and 5 month old babies.  What gives here?  And what is a
mother to do?  TIA.  Loni Denman RN, IBCLC, who got the biggest thrill meeting
Kathleen Auerbach up close and personal last weekend!

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