OK, all you wonderful women...I need some help.  For a variety of  reasons 
(right or wrong, which I won't go into now) I have been working with a  mom 
using a silicone breast shield.  Baby is now gaining weight VERY well,  milk 
supply is abundant and we are all ready to get rid of the thing.
 
I understand it is not recommended to "trim back" the silicone shields due  
to sharp edges?  I'm surprised something so thin and soft would have sharp  
edges.  So what do you recommend?
 
Mom has tried putting baby to breast, he takes two three sucks and gives  her 
a look and stops.  I've encouraged her to continuing offering the  breast, 
"priming" the pump with some breast compression or massage, or even a  little 
expressed breastmilk via a supplemental feeder she has.  Babe is now  5 weeks 
old.
 
Any wisdom?

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