I saw a mom today with a 5wk old baby. Baby was 8lbs 1ou at birth and is now 11 lbs 11ou. Apparently she had little if any trouble nursing him the first 3wks but then at 4wks he started having trouble latching and mom is now with sore nipples. Not cracked or bleeding just "sore". Observed mom and baby today and noted that moms nipples appear short but not inverted and not at either extreme in size. Baby infact doesn't have an optimal latch, he tends to suck in bottom lip and makes the "clicking noises" typical of losing suction. His mouth is either on the small side or he just isn't opening up all the way. Baby had a better latch and mom was more comfortable when we held his chin down as he opened and latched. I have a feeling his tongue isn't in the correct position of cupping the nipple either but forgot to check for it :( Maybe this is my first tongue sucker! Also his chin seems slightly receeded (as is his moms). Would a "dancer hand" position be helpful to this baby? My gut feeling is there is no serious pathology here but mom is tired of the soreness and on the edge about continuing. Best way to proceed? -- Warmllly, Ilene Please come to my "mall" http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/4558 "Contentment is not the fulfillment of what you want, but the realization of how much you already have!