I have been trying to help a mom to breastfeed who has a baby with a
suck that I don't quite know how to deal with.  He was delivered by
csection and is 8lb and healthy.  Csection was due to failure to
progress in labor.
This baby will root but not open his mouth very wide, then attempt to
latch on , but only sucks his own top lip or will keep his tongue on top
of moms nipple , never quite latching on but MAYBE a few times but never
draws her nipple far into his mouth.  Her nipples are not flat but are a
little small.  I had her use a breast pump to relieve engorgement and to
"bring out" the nipple further. We tried "finger exercises" with him
sucking your finger then withdraw to force tongue down and out.  Nothing
has worked to this point...has been 4 days. Is giving EBM by a lactatio
aid.  Any suggestions?

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