Ensure a good position and latch
- Tummy to mommy
- He should not have to turn his head to nurse.
- Once he has opened wide– pull him in real close (chin and nose should touch
your breast) - You can pump a few minutes before the feed – This will elicit let-down so
that baby gets a quick reward. It will also elongate the nipple for him - Also before feeding, offer him your index or pinky finger nail-side down to suck on for several minutes. This suck-training teaches him to drop his tongue
down - Attempt to feed before he gets too hungry – when he is sucking on his
fingers or rooting, but before he cries. - Try nursing when he is a little drowsy.
- Nurse while in motion – as you walk, sway, rock, bounce.
- Provide lots of skin-to-skin contact.
- Try nursing while you both enjoy a warm bath.
- Drip expressed breastmilk (or formula, or sugar water if no ebm is
available) over your nipple in the corner of the baby’s mouth while he is at the breast. - If baby becomes upset as you are trying, stop and attempt to calm him
before trying again.
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