feeling discouraged.... this is day 2 home with my son and this breastfeeding thing is getting to me... my breasts are so engorged last night and today that he wouldnt latch. or he would suck a few times and then stop and cry...for both sides... i massaged them and pumped some out but He's still not latching. now im sitting here in tears in pain feeling quitting but in really want to do this for my baby. any breastfeeding moms have suggestions?
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They may be to engorged for him to latch .. Try a shower or pump first just to get some of the hardness out
Heat! then pump, or take a hot shower and hand press. maybe try a nipple shield until baby latches good? that's what I did. It really sucks at first, but don't give up! it'll be so worth it, and it gets better!
Same thing happened to me & I regretted giving up. Pump till you're soft. Or hand express. Bottle fed that feeding. Try the breast next go round. My two cents. Best of luck!
He's still learning. Just try keeping him at breast when you can. And maybe hand express or pump fur a couple minutes to take the edge off?? Don't let this mess with your decision to breastfeed. You can do it!! You can also ask to see the hospital's lactation consultant to see if she can offer any assistance. Good luck momma!
Engorgement is a pain, but what really helped me was a putting a hot towel on my breasts or taking a hot shower where the water could hit them. It helped so much!
I'm late but, call your lactation nurse...she should have suggestions. Nipple shields definitely help, my son doesn't latch on "correctly". Another option is to exclusively pump and bottle feed. I hope it all works out, don't give up.