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Good morning mothers, please I have breastfeeding issues. My baby(6weeks old) doesn't open his mouth to let the breast in but he prefers to suck it i

Magy · Answer

@Umoh25098, thanks dear, they actually cut it Sha.

Umoh Etentuk Boro · Answer

This is a very educating piece @ Sarah. Pls look to see if ur baby's tongue is properly cut like Sarah said. Sorry for d pains, u will be fine soonest.

Busari Atinuke · Answer

Hi....i agree with what @sarah23968 said.... .i have experienced such before. I only adjusted my breastfeeding positioning and the pain,sore left. All the best.

Magy · Answer

@Sarah23968, okay, thanks

Dr Catherine Makwe · Answer

Well done mothers.

Peter Bridget Okpe · Answer

I experienced the same thing, but I've gotten the right positioning, allowing him to keep sucking bcos that's what heals the wound

Sarah · Answer

Sorry about that. Don't worry just use painkillers and ensure he latches well.

Magy · Answer

Thanks a million, it could be that he is not latching well but I normally check and the whole nipple is in his mouth. For the sore nipples I usually use breastmilk and olive oil sometimes,the pain relieves after a day or 2 but when he starts sucking again the nipples pains again.

Sarah · Answer

One piece of good news: breastfeeding nipples generally heal very quickly once the cause of the damage (such as a latch problem) is resolved.

Sarah · Answer

Now in order to heal your sore nipples Express a little milk onto the nipple and let it air-dry there. Be cautious about using lanolin or other creams; if you do have some thrush present, these creams can encourage it to grow. You can also take over-the-counter painkillers. Another option is to apply an ice pack just before you feed your baby to temporarily numb the nipple as you latch the baby on.

Sarah · Answer

If he seems unable to make these movements, consult with your doctor. A medical professional can clip the membrane that restricts the tongue’s movement, which can make a big difference.

Sarah · Answer

Another thing a baby with a tongue-tie isn’t able to lift his tongue or move it forward normally and this means he can’t use it to help extract milk from the breast. Instead the baby will push the nipple up with his tongue, pressing it against his hard palate as he sucks and often causing a lot of pain and damage. Look to see if your baby sticks his tongue out past her bottom lip and if he lifts his tongue to the roof of his mouth when crying.

Sarah · Answer

Of course, every baby and every breast is a little different, so you may need to adjust the positioning to find what works best for both of you.

Sarah · Answer

The most common cause? The baby is not taking the nipple deeply enough into his mouth. For breastfeeding to be comfortable, the baby needs to have the entire nipple and part of the breast in his mouth, so that the nipple is near the back of his mouth where the palate is soft. This good latch is more likely to happen if the baby latches on with his head tipped back so that his chin is pressed into the mother’s breast and his nose is away from the breast

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