Julie, what/how has baby been being fed in the past week?  If the baby has
developed a preference for an artificial nipple, temporary use of a nipple
shield might help get a latch going after edge is off baby's hunger via
whatever other feeding method has been being used....

Best wishes with it and to all,

Marge in CA, LLLL, CLEC


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> Subject: Getting tongue-clipped baby back to breast?
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> A client had a normal vaginal delivery with epidural one week ago. Baby
> showed no interest in the breast for the first couple of days and then only
> latched on weakly for a few sucks at a time. Over the rest of the week, baby
> rooted actively toward the breast but would not latch.  Turns out baby was
> tongue tied  Baby was clipped today.  Mom has plenty of milk and has been
> pumping but baby still will not latch on. Other than skin-to-skin, any
> suggestions?
> Thanks,
> Julie in NJ, LLLL, IBCLC
>



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