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A couple of thoughts...
Does mom have large nipples? Is baby truly latching to breast beyond
nipples? I have seen lots of older babies who were exclusively or mostly
bottlefed latch only to nipple and not remove milk well.
If baby is on the breast itself, it may be that even after two clippings the
tongue is still restricted. Sometimes there is fibrous tissue built into
the base of the tongue that cannot be clipped. If you have not tried a
nipple shield, that is worth a try. If nothing else, it will reveal if the
baby is tongue-thrusting...you can watch the shield go in and out of the
mouth. It will only be helpful if for some reason it helps baby hold
thenipple farther back in mouth.
Supplementing at the breast is an idea...if baby can create enough suciton
to get milk flowing, it will keep him motivated. Otherwise someone would
have to push a syringe. Last thought would be to use a Playtex Ventaire
bottle...I have had some success with those lately. The baby must create
suction to get any milk out...chewing does not work.
Good luck-
Kathy Leeper, MD, IBCLC
MilkWorks- Lincoln, NE
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