Thanks to all who helped validate my learning about breastfeeding Infants of Mom's with gestational diabetes and diet. Now I'm aking for help again. I have a client with a three day old baby who has tongue sucked since birth and will not latch on to the breast. Mom previously nursed a baby for about one year without problems. This baby was born after a fast labor with 1mg. of Stadol to mom. Baby tongue sucked right after birth. Baby able to latch on to my finger with a strong suck and tongue is nice and cupped over lower gum. Mom has Great nipples with lots of milk! I have tried sitting baby on her lap to assist with bringing the tongue down to no avail. I can even see him begin to reach for the nipple, but no matter how we try to bring him to the breast he slips his tongue back and sucks it even if he starts to latch on. Anyone have some other suggestions we can try or knowledge as to why kids do this behavior. I love lactnet and going to conferences and putting faces with names I've read. This is an invaluable resource! Thanks in advance for your help!