In a message dated 6/6/02 2:41:11 PM, [log in to unmask] writes:

<< So now what do we do?  This Mom is fabulous.  No whining, willing to try
anything, even to continue in pain, but that's not good enough.  I don't know
why W. is changing his sucking pattern after a few minutes.  I'm beginning to
wonder if there might be some neurological underlying problem, but getting
the pediatrician to address this is unlikely at best.
 >>

Does he respond to manual (expression) compression while at the breast?  Does
it make him pull back on to a good latch?  Maybe it is going to take him 8+
weeks to resolve his latch issues.  Poor guy, sounds like he and mom have
been through a lot.  I have used the nipple shield for long periods of time
(8+ weeks) and then successfully transitioned to breast.  If she is producing
well and baby is thriving, I'd give it more time before a lot of intervention
and painful tests.
Annie VerSteeg  IBCLC
Beach Area Breastfeeding
La Jolla, Ca.
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breastfeeding... It's for life

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