Deep Latch!

Why are we looking at people who are about to dig into huge, delicious sandwiches? Because this is the imagery I often suggest when thinking about how a baby should latch onto the breast...wide mouth and UP and OVER, like biting into your favorite submarine (minus the actual biting, I hope! ;) Tickle the nose with your nipple, give baby a chance to gape, and tuck 'em in and lean back as they come up and over the breast, drawing the nipple to the palate. Latch should feel like a gentle pain-free tugging sensation. Picture those yummy sandwiches, and give it a go!

Herbal Supplements

Sometimes, when a parent is doing all they can to produce breastmilk with regular stimulation by baby and/or pump, and they still feel they need an extra boost, an herbal supplement can help! We've recently found some success with Moringa, which works more quickly, and Goat's Rue, which takes more time to build mammary tissue in the background. There are many, many herbs to consider, and everyone is unique, so definitely have a chat with your IBCLC, herbalist, medical care provider, etc, to help give you guidance as you explore!

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501899/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/books/NBK501817/?report=reader

Side-Lying!

Side-Lying Position!

This is always one of my favorite positions to teach, because parent, baby, and breast are all supported by the surface! It is relaxing, and eliminates uncomfortable fumbling with how to hold the baby, with pillows, etc. In my experience, babies who struggle to latch will often find success in this position, perhaps because it takes some of the tension out! Give it a try ;)