How to Solve Common Latch Problems With Breastfeeding

🌟 Exciting Announcement! Join me, Abie Chow, Senior International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) at Hegen Lactation Centre, for a transformative #AskTheExpert session on theAsianparent app! 🎉 📣 Topic: "How to Solve Common Latch Problems With Breastfeeding?" 🗓️ Date: 10th August 2023 🕒 Time: 8pm to 9pm 🤱 Breastfeeding is a beautiful and natural way to nourish your baby, but it can sometimes come with challenges. In this session, we will dive deep into practical solutions to help you navigate these obstacles, ensuring a successful and fulfilling breastfeeding journey for both you and your little one. 💕 📝 I encourage you to share any questions or concerns you may have in the comments section below. 🌸 Spread the word among fellow breastfeeding mothers, friends, and anyone who can benefit from this valuable information. 🔔 Save the date and mark your calendars for this invaluable session. Warm regards, Abie Chow, Senior IBCLC, Hegen Lactation Centre

Abie Senior IBCLC, Hegen Lactation Centre

Having over a decade of experience working with mothers and babies in a clinical setting, I am deepl

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Please share tips for identifying signs of a poor latch and how to correct them.

Abie Senior IBCLC, Hegen Lactation Centre

Having over a decade of experience working with mothers and babies in a clinical setting, I am deepl

2y ago

Hi Laura! I see that you are keen to find out more about identifying a poor latch and how a mum can help to rectify the issue. Here are some of my suggestions: 1. Very obvious - is breastfeeding painful? If it is painful, one of the key culprits is usually a poor latch. This is usually accompanied by (see the next point) - 2. A fussy baby who seems to be hungry "all the time". A poor latch means the baby doesn't often get to the calorie-rich, fatty hindmilk that keeps them full. It is actually normal for newborns to drink frequently. However, if breastfeeding is painful and if the baby has been very fussy, nursing and falling asleep at the breasts very much, you may want to see a lactation consultant to assess the latch. 3. Is the baby suckling only the nipple and not taking the majority of the areola into the mouth? If you notice so during breastfeeding, you may want to break your baby's latch and re-latch again, observing for baby's chin resting on your breast, full round cheek

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