my baby won't latch onto the left breast. only the right. anyone else have a similar issue?

my girl was the same. we used a nipple shield for about a week. helped a lot

what brand did you use?

@_akgirl,

Just keep trying to get your baby to latch on to it & try other holds!

she drinks perfectly from the right side. the moment on the left she spits it out. :( but I keep trying. probably gonna squeeze in an appointment tomorrow with a lactation consultant

@mami2d,

I'm not sure. got it in the hospital. but like @mami2d said try new holds. we found the football hold on the right worked while side nursing on the left

@ramenmami, That is a really good idea! I had the same problem just the opposite one! With my first baby my daughter ! I just keep on trying & trying! I also squeeze a little milk from my right booby into her mouth while I very likely rubbed her jew! Worked well for me she finally got it!

Your letdown may be a little too strong on that side. do you nurse with both sides at one session or do you switch every other boob?

@ramenmami, I had the same issue with my little guy. I used a Medela nipple shield in the hospital. Around 4 weeks old, I started transitioning him away from by just slipping it off my breast when he took a natural pause. He also favored my right breast over my left. I was nursing in a football hold on the right and then would slide him over to my left in cross cradle hold. The nipple shield should help with a strong letdown too, as your milk will collect in the shield instead of shooting straight into baby's mouth.

@showersoverflowers, that seemed to be the issue exactly. Thanks!