Hey Katherine,
Has a tongue tie been ruled out? I find that often goes along with abnormalities of the palate.
Holly McSpadden, IBCLC
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> On Sep 27, 2013, at 7:19 PM, "Katherine Havener <[log in to unmask]>" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
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> I am helping a mom that has spinal fusion through most of her back. She is having latch challenges with her three week old - babe will latch but won't stay latched. Her ped says baby has a high palate. What nursing position do you think might work best for her as far as comfort, but also that would help a baby with latch challenges?
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> Thank you in advance for your help.
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> Katherine Havener
> LLL Leader
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