I thought that too and recommended that she have the babe evaluated for tongue and lip tie.

Katherine Havener
Leader, LLL of Livermore/Mountain House
Nightweaning book: Nursiesbook.com

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On Sep 27, 2013, at 4:32 PM, Holly McSpadden <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Hey Katherine,
> 
> Has a tongue tie been ruled out? I find that often goes along with abnormalities of the palate.
> 
> Holly McSpadden, IBCLC
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
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>> On Sep 27, 2013, at 7:19 PM, "Katherine Havener <[log in to unmask]>" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
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>> I am helping a mom that has spinal fusion through most of her back.  She is having latch challenges with her three week old - babe will latch but won't stay latched.  Her ped says baby has a high palate.  What nursing position do you think might work best for her as far as comfort, but also that would help a baby with latch challenges? 
>> 
>> Thank you in advance for your help.
>> 
>> Katherine Havener
>> LLL Leader
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