Donna You didn't say in your posting but I would warrant a guess that there was L&D medication involved. In addition to keeping the baby fed somehow you need to help the baby latch on. This doesn't mean pushing the baby's head onto the breast. It does mean continual (almost) skin to skin contact. The mother should spend several hours at a time laying on her back with nothing on above the waist. The baby should be face down with only a diaper on, between the mother's breasts. This often helps in a few hours. The other thing that the mom might try is a warm bath with the baby. This is safest when there is someone to help them in and out of the tub. If there is no one available to help then the following technique can work. Line an infant seat with a towel. Baby is undressed and put into the seat. Put the seat on the floor next to the tub. Mom then gets into the tub and can lift the baby out of the seat and into the tub. Reverse on the way out. This way the baby isn't being carried in and out of the tub while the mother is also moving. I used it many many times with my babies and always felt safe. I have also reccommended it to many mothers over the years. Sarah Friend Barnett, LLLL, IBCLC Bronx (New York City), New York [log in to unmask]