In addition to having baby assessed for possible tongue tie (and high palate is a red flag for such), has she been breastfeeding using a more laid-back position? I'd think a laid-back position would better support mom's back, and gravity would better support baby's body so mom wouldn't have to do as much. Gravity may also help baby achieve and sustain a deeper latch. She may need initial demonstration of the various ways baby can be positioned, e.g. modified cradle (most used), clutch/football, across chest, straddle, etc. to find a variation of laid-back positioning that works for her and her baby.

Karen Gromada

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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? 
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>> Thank you in advance for your help.
>> 
>> Katherine Havener
>> LLL Leader

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