On 13 Dec 2002 at 14:17, Mathews, Lois wrote:

> Helpppppp, I had a patient come in today with severe clicking when
> nursing at the breast. Assessment showed good latch. good nipples
> except left red and tender after baby finished but also left breast
> sl. engorged and that caused the nipple to be flatened, however when
> baby on right breast which was soft she made the same noise. Milk was
> very abundant. ... Had another IBCLC here at hospital come and take a
> look and we are both puzzled. What have I missed? ... When baby finished
> on right side nipple looks normal shape but clicking is very loud
> during the whole feeding. I have seen clicking when swallowing but not
> when actively nursing. You can hear good milk transfer. Any
> suggestions?

My own daughter (5 days short of 6 months old) did this, and it drove
me batty.  All the LC's I went to checked latch, etc....everything
was fine.  Since it didn't seem to effect her nursing, I just
clinched my teeth, and tried not to let the clicking bother me too
much.  Now, she no longer does it (thank goodness too).  Maybe this
baby will grow out of it too?  I don't know what caused it, but it
seems to have fixed itself.

Now I feel 'normal' again....for a while, I thought I was a freak. ;)
 You made my night.

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