Breastfeeding is such a struggle. What are we doing wrong?
Although breastfeeding is supposed to be a natural process, for some mothers and babies it can be a challenge. There are a few basic guidelines to help you relax your baby and get her to latch on properly (see p.228). First, try not to force the nipple into your baby’s mouth. Instead, wait for your baby to lean towards the nipple. For this to happen, your baby must be turned towards you with her head, shoulders, and body in a straight line (see p,229). Your baby’s lower lip should be below your nipple. To soothe your baby, you can try stroking her lip with your nipple, or squeeze a few drops of milk onto her lips If your baby wants to feed, she will open her mouth to receive the nipple If so. draw her closer so that she can latch on across the nipple and around the areola (the darker skin around the nipple) Once she is in the right position, you shouldn’t be able to see any of your nipple, just a small area of the areola. It should also feel comfortable. Although you shouldn’t force th
