I'm working with a first time mom, baby now one week. For unknown reason, baby stopped nursing well on day 2, before moms milk came in, and now screams and fights at the breast. We were able to get the baby to nurse for about 5 minutes tonight, then he fell into a deep sleep. Mom is pumping plenty of milk, has been feeding with a syringe and finger. Any comments about nipple shields sometimes being good? Mom has almost flat nipples,(using shells) even with stimulation, sucking they do not change. Nipples not sore. Also what about giving baby nothing to suck on? Does this help and make baby go to breast? All my LC's are at ILCA here in AZ. Thanks for your ideas. Susan J Prevatt, LLL Leader