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Breastfeeding Upside Down (Latching the Breastfed Baby)
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Breastfeeding Upside Down (Latching the Breastfed Baby)

Breastfeeding education, Breastfeeding issues, latch, Pain

Breastfeeding Upside Down (Latching the Breastfed Baby)

Getting a “good” latch when breastfeeding can feel like such a difficult task! In the past, lactation consultants used to focus on certain positions like the football hold, the cradle hold, the cross-cradle hold, or side lying. While it can be useful to try some of these positions, allowing your baby to lead the way and providing a […]

By Leah Segura|2021-11-26T03:11:06+00:00May 16th, 2016|Categories: Breastfeeding education, Breastfeeding issues, latch, Pain|Tags: breastfeeding education, breastfeeding positioning, getting started breastfeeding, latch|0 Comments

Is Nipple Pain Normal?
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Is Nipple Pain Normal?

Breastfeeding issues, IBCLC, Pain

Is Nipple Pain Normal?

While sore and damaged nipples are common, they are not an inevitable part of breastfeeding! Myths surrounding pain and breastfeeding are one of the most frequent reasons parents quit breastfeeding. Parents are often told to tough it out and that the pain will get better with time. Sometimes the pain does get better with time, but there are many different […]