i have two questions
1. my nipples burn real bad what would make this happen ?
2. my son with only latch with the nipple shield only i try to get him to take my nipple only but no luck he just cry what should I do?
Well I would suggest using the coconut oil before and after pumping and nipple cream before and after feeding with the shield. Idk if babies can ingest coconut oil safely, but I know the medela nipple cream can be used before feeding your baby.
If that doesn't help I would call and ask a local lactation nurse.
just keep trying..I was frustrated at first that he wasn't taking the nipple. when I got home from the hospital. so many tries eventually he took it. he's two months old loves breast milk. I'm trying to give him formula because I'm going back to school. now that's a struggle for me. cream works great
Are you using nipple cream? your nipple might be chaffing between the rubber on the nipple shield.
Also if your nipples aren't big enough that could be why he can't latch.