8 Game-Changing Breastfeeding Tips That'll Make Your Latch So Much Better!

[@priscillachong4579]

Thank you! As a momma currently struggling and crying and wanting to give up, your instructions are so much better and clearer than the hospital

[@niqueybangz]

Ya the hospital sucks with latching info, had me feeling like I was feeding a razor !!

[@mamanursetina]

♥️♥️♥️

[@mamanursetina]

Ouch!!

[@jhutch1681]

I hope all is going well!

[@Ddd_456]

This video was 10x more helpful than any of the lactation consultants I've spoken to. The advice I keep receiving is "keep trying" and "make sure you're pumping from 12am-5am." Baby literally takes 1-2 hours to eat and go back down. After pushing it, we got in to see a specialist who confirmed the baby has a lip and tongue tie. We are still struggling, but this info was very helpful.

[@TheCodydash]

This is the second breast feeding video I’ve ever watched and dude that lady was crazy thank you for being normal and informative

[@R.M.M.96]

I am a doula and this is the best most complete video ever. 👏👏👏

[@mamanursetina]

That means a lot thank you

[@mamanursetina]

I mention “nipple to chin”, this wasn’t overly clear communication on my part! We aren’t aiming the nipple down to the chin…you’re gonna lead with baby’s chin with the nipple aimed up, aimed at the nose, and then baby can come up and over the nipple to fully latch on, which will help get a deep latch. I hope this didn’t confuse anything ❤

[@SoakCity84]

Barley on day 5 and I’m struggling 😭 baby #5 I want to continue breastfeeding so bad so I really hope these help me I’ll be back with an update. Thank you 🙏🏽 ❤

[@slpmaterialgirl1]

Thank you for the clarification! ❤

[@BabiiRaii98]

@@SoakCity84have you made any progress??

[@entirelybonkers8832]

This video is so much better than lactation consultants that rush in the room, start yelling at you, grabbing your boob and aggressively shoving it in your babys face until you’re both crying and then getting frustrated and leaving you there to cry

[@mamanursetina]

I'm so sorry. I've never understood the "grabbing moms boob and shoving it into babies mouth" technique I have heard a lot of people say they experienced. NOT helpful!

[@jasminedew7157]

Lol I’m so annoyed at how accurate this is😂😂. My baby is two weeks old now and that was my experience in the hospital precisely 😅

[@manalimore4625]

@@mamanursetinak😮 ok

[@aubriannariddle2947]

Do they come in pretty quickly after birth? Can you start without them? (Might be a dumb question) ftm ❤🥹 just not sure how that part works thank you

[@lacunalshadow]

I had a lot of trouble breastfeeding at first and had to call the nurses in frequently to help me and pretty much every single one of them grabbed my breast and shoved it in baby's mouth! One nurse one time even pinched my nipple super painfully (I'm very sensitive and also have 0 pain tolerance!) to shove in baby's mouth! My Mom said she had the same experience when I was born, too.

[@DD-qd4dy]

The best video I've ever seen on breastfeeding! Thank you. The sad thing is, all of the lactation experts are saying so many different things! I don't know who to listen to.

[@mamanursetina]

You’re gonna listen to whoever gives you the advice that works! I’m not a lactation consultant just a registered nurse who talks about initiating breastfeeding with everyone who wants to know how after birth, someone who loves to soak up information and someone who breast fed 4 of my own. I do hope to become a LC one day because I love helping people with breastfeeding so so much!!

[@Maikoke10]

What I was thinking too.

[@AbduljaleelAbduljaleel-v9d]

​@@mamanursetinaLo

[@stephaniefranco3009]

I have a 1 week old this is my third baby. I’ve had such a hard time with baby opening wide enough and I’ve had no success. I’m scared to latch baby because it’s been so painful I’ve watched many video that the dr sent and I’ve had no luck I just finished watching this video and can finally say I got a good latch without any pain. Thank you so much 😢😢😢 forever grateful for you and your video

[@mamanursetina]

Oh gosh this means the world to me! I’m so happy

[@nikki.nav.]

This is baby #2 for me, and I'm feeling the same way. Thank you for commenting so I don't feel alone

[@melanina1440]

This is baby #1 for me day 3 Csection. Appreciate the tips. I didn't know there were so many positions. Thanks 😊

[@ninjaninny]

I could have written this. 3rd baby just will not open mouth wide enough and she clamps down with her gums so I can't even unlatch her.

[@HBoyzFan]

1wk with baby #2 and we're having some latch issues too. Seeing a lactation consultant next week but was really hopeful some KZbin videos will help in the meantime. Your comment gives me hope

[@goinbraziebrazie]

This is such an incredible resource! Thorough, factual information- not an overload of tips. I am a Doula and share this with many of my new parent clients. Thank you!

[@megans204]

I love how clear, well-presented, and to the point this video is! Number two is due any day now and I wanted a little refresher. Now I feel ready again!

[@mamanursetina]

Thanks so much Megan!! Congrats ahead of time, make sure you let us all know how it went!

[@RX7CHICnz]

Same here!! She's so great I had to right my own little comment also ❤❤ update us on how your going

[@ltplauren4138]

My baby had tongue and lip ties and wouldn't latch at all. It was super sad because we didn't know soon enough to fix it. We never got back to breast feeding so I pumped and it was the hardest thing I could have imagined. I am hoping with the next to do better. Thank you for making this video with such good info.

[@aydentillery7337]

Imagine having this lady in your room helping you ❤

[@xoliswaxoli4005]

Magic ❤

[@alandriaglenn3145]

Thank you for this video! Currently pregnant with my first, always knew I wanted to breastfeed but have heard horror stories. I always thought it was supposed to be natural lol Your video has been very informative 😁

[@hannahwillams9602]

Holy crap!!! What an incredible video. Pregnant with my second and exclusively pumped for a year with my first. I have learned so much just from this video and I feel eager to try breastfeeding again. Thank you thank you thank you!! Subscribed immediately. Your personality is so easy and your have so much information but it’s presented in a calm demeanor where it doesn’t feel like I’m being talked at. I hope that makes since. Again. Thank you!

[@mamanursetina]

Oh my goodness thank you for all the compliments!!

[@안단테샤넌]

Hey, first time mum here who had plans to breastfeed & pump but currently on the breast only as all the pumps I tried hurt so much! Electric, manual, haakaa, etc. I don't know what I might be doing wrong, but the suction for some reason just feels tight and painful and gradually gets worse the longer I use them. The only way I can express without pain is by hand, which hurts the back to lean over and express into a bottle/haakaa pump to catch it. Do you maybe have any advice for someone breastfeeding struggling to pump?

[@hannahwillams9602]

@@안단테샤넌 maybe the suction is too high and between sessions rub some lanolin cream or breastmilk on your sore areas to help heal any sore areas. Also speak to a lactation consultant as I am not trained in any of that. But I do want to say I hate you are going through that and you are incredible for going through what you have. No matter what is fed to your baby breast, or formula you are still an incredible mom and your baby will be thrive.

[@rebeccaconley5103]

​@@안단테샤넌 have you tried different sizes of flanges for the pumps? It sounds like the pump doesn't fit your nipples. I hope this helps. Hang in there❤

[@isang_mahal]

Thank you for the useful information! I had my second baby 2 weeks ago and I’m breastfeeding this time around, so I’m trying to educate myself the best way I can, to see what I’m doing wrong (or right). I’ve spoken with several lactation consultants while in the hospital and after being discharged, I definitely need to practice getting him latched on correctly. Will be subscribing to help with this new journey that I’m on! Thank you.

[@mamanursetina]

Thanks for being here! REmember...its new for you AND for them! :)

[@RX7CHICnz]

32weeks pregnant w my 3rd. Failed breastfeeding with my 15yo son and now 11yo daughter. I'm due August 31st w my 2nd boy and I'm hoping to improve! This video has given the confidence I'll update you on how I go once baby is here ❤ thanks for your video!! From Papamoa New Zealand

[@20DF03]

How did it go? Curious second time trying breastfeeder here

[@bfam7492]

Thank you for the info. Breastfeeding can be really tricky for some people. These tips are great!

[@gayatripriyadarshini1283]

I just saw your video today. I am trying everything you said. Feel so helpless at night cus baby isn't latching well. Fingers crossed for night feeding. Your words and aura encourages me 😢😊

[@torontotsts8218]

This video is really helpful. I’m less nervous about the next feed. Thank you!

[@mamanursetina]

Thank you for being here!

[@theshiz9285]

I think relaxing is very important.. not just because it can put baby on edge but because your body might not cooperate. This could be as severe as impacting milk supply or maybe just a limp nipple. I firmly believe my stress and perceived lack of support made it very difficult for my body to function correctly and made it impossible to latch. Once I was able to relax and tell myself “we will get this”, my nipple seemed to become erect much more easily.

[@mamanursetina]

There’s for sure a big mental component!

[@rebeccaconley5103]

I learned this while breastfeeding my 3rd baby. He was very impatient and I realized that my stress was actually preventing my "let-down" reflex from happening. I had to get creative and find ways to distract both of us in order to successfully feed him. Watching TV, listening to music, looking through photos, etc ...

[@FamilywithFour]

Wow, what a great list for something that can be super challenging to figure out as a new parent.

[@mamanursetina]

Glad you enjoyed ♥️

[@sandraescoto2087]

I really wish I saw this video when I first had my baby , My baby is 2 months & I stopped BF bc it was so stressing & I couldn’t figure out a way to do it correctly . This video helps understand all the important things they don’t tell you !

[@serenasomerset]

Don’t worry your baby is better off with formula anyway 🩷❤ nowadays moms have such poor nutrition so barely anything gets in the breastmilk. It’s been proven formula fed kids are healthier ❤

[@yuema173]

I wish I have watched your video before my c section with my first baby . That’s so helpful. Thank you for the content!

[@cait__l]

Excellent tips! I’m a second time breastfeeding mama and learned some new things here. ❤

[@mamanursetina]

♥️♥️

[@kristinamarieasl]

Thank you so so much for this information!! I am really hoping this helps my nipple get through the next year!

[@TateJohnson]

This video is wonderful!! I just had my first baby via unplanned cesarean and my nurses have me doing the football feed, makes sense to me now why they recommended it and it’s working perfectly for baby boy and I❤

[@gator_momma_30]

Phenomenal video!! Ive seen Tons Of lactation consultants and this is like the best compilation video of all!!!

[@TheEMC99]

You are so right... I'm on baby #5. Not one experience was exactly the same. I wish I knew that long ago.

[@sandyr3834]

Wow seriously the most amazing 👏 video I have ever seen! So much useful information! I hope I'm successful this time for my 2nd newborn. Cheers to all the beautiful mams!❤ you're an amazing person who I haven't met. And thanks for helping us out here. Breastfeeding is a gift that requires patience to master it!

[@mamanursetina]

Thank you for being here! :)

[@brandyd6856]

This video has helped me so much thank you. My third child and this time around it’s been hard and last night my nipples have been really raw and I discovered she wasn’t putting the whole nipple in her mouth which was causing it. So this video was great!

[@aniaaskyy]

Thank you I was breastfeeding while watching this video, the tip that help me the most was the reflex tip . Worked like a charm

[@mamanursetina]

So glad! ♥️

[@artgirlerina1797]

My second time breast feeding and we’ve been having some problems with her latch. Glad I found this video to help me figure out what works best for my newest baby girl 💕 my first and I didn’t have hardly any issues and she was breast fed till she was a little over two years old. I Olán to do the same for my current baby (if she wants to go that long that is of course) so we will see if this helps! She’s been having bad gas and I think it’s due to her latch. Thanks for the good info!!

[@erica.lorraine3742]

Thank you so much!! This helped me a lot with your information! I’m 2 weeks in with newborn!

[@mamanursetina]

♥️

[@Katie-gr2mg]

I am 27 weeks, due 12/23. I'm a first time mom snd so nervous. I am adamant to breastfeed! I know 'fed' is best, but i hope with these tips I am successful!

[@mamanursetina]

All you can do is try it, remember it’s new for you and baby (even if it’s not your first baby!)!

[@rebeccaconley5103]

Congratulations! I hope all is going well for you and your baby/family ❤️

[@ALoverOfTruthAndArt]

Thank you so much... im a new mom and I had no idea what I was doing...

[@farhanamahroof6911]

FTM of a 10 day old after a c section i struggled so much. The nurses in the hospital helped so much but i was in pain. After getting back home it was so hard as the latching hurts so bad and i had sore bleeding nipples. I couldn't stay in a good position due ti the pain from my incision and then i started to combine feed my baby. Eventually i reduced the formula and started pumping when my nipples healed. im still struggling to get a good latch some days it wirks some days it doesnt and i felt so bad to put my baby in such a uncomfortable situation. Now this video gives me hope that ill be able to do better ❤ thank you for explaing so well. Helps alot of new moms who are struggling like me ❤

[@iamkah4789]

I KNEW IT My baby clicks when he feeds and my mom said it was just the sound of him swallowing. I need advice How can you stop feeling over stimulating by the way your baby sucks? I can get him to have a good latch but i can feel his tongue moving against my nipple and it drives me nuts with overstimulation.

[@ruthdurfee4439]

I'm pregnant with my 2nd and I had so much trouble with my first. I was seen by 8 different lactation consultants and NONE of them were 1/8th as helpful as this video. They never even checked for tongue or lip tie (I never even heard of lip tie until a doula I had met noticed my daughters, when she was 1 1/2). They kept telling me my daughters difficulty latching was my "bad for nursing nipples", instead of teaching me how to properly prime them. AND they gave me so much anxiety because she was "losing too much weight" which they said was because I wasn't producing enough. The reality was that she lost 15% instead of the preferred 10 in the first 24 hours, but that was because I had a LOT of IV fluids in the 24 hours before she was born. They then told me if I wasn't getting a lot with a pump I must not be producing, which me not becoming engorged was also apparently evidence of. They had me on the pump every minute my daughter wasn't on me and using nipple shields. Which I kinda think was responsible for me getting thrush that wouldn't go away for 8 weeks. Never once did they mention that many moms don't surplus produce, then maybe I could've considered that I was the kind that produces on demand. Ultimately all this led to me feeling insanely anxious and gorging myself trying to get my supply up. I would power pump through the night, so upset that I couldn't make my supply "come in". Finally my Dr. insisted I quit for my mental safety. I'm still a bit upset about it. But I finally get another shot! Ladies, don't give up and don't fall into these myths!

[@jankirschke7425]

This video is a great help for new mothers. Even at the best hospitals it seems that nursing assistance is lacking. I never had such great instruction, and neither did my daughter or daughters-in-law. I wonder if other women experienced the following situation as I did. I had my fourth baby at noon. By late afternoon my milk was already coming in. I’d nursed my other babies so I knew the fullness and the let down reflex. My nurse chuckled and said it wasn’t possible, but it was happening!

[@mamanursetina]

I agree 100%! My hospital doesn’t even have a lactation consultant!! It’s sad

[@VeeWiz-knowledgeoflife907]

I love the football hold ! i had a c section and my nipples are huge !! that seems to work best for us ! thanks for the tips !

[@mamanursetina]

I had bigger breasts and I liked positions where I had a hand free to manipulate them easier too!!

[@cmoneybrickhouse]

Really great video! Tongue ties are real and I REALLY appreciated your advice about it. I don’t think my first two could transfer milk because of tongue tie, and it led to supplementation. Wish I would have hired and LC!

[@mamanursetina]

Thanks for being here!

[@culinarygurly987]

My first child wouldn't latch and all the help I got was " well this is important and you want to be a good mom don't you?" Hoping this next time will go better.

[@qrpcoaching8198]

of course you will. Keep the faith!

[@bernardcabading392]

You're are a so great teacher! This is so incredible 😍

[@TheSuperNats]

I was ready to give up until I saw this video. You have given me so many new considerations and strategies thank you!! Question- my baby definitely curls his lips in. How can I help him flare out his lips?

[@mamanursetina]

I’m so glad you’re here! So you’re going to actually take a clean finger and slide it along your skin under his lips and gently flare them out!

[@TheSuperNats]

@@mamanursetina thank you!!

[@sarahharris5462]

@@mamanursetinacan’t do that if they have a lip tie. I feel like you should also mention that ..

[@mamanursetina]

@@sarahharris5462 I also talk about lip ties in the video. But you’re correct have to be careful if there is indeed a lip tie present. Thanks for mentioning

[@BabyRaesBabyAdvice]

Such An Amazing Video! ✨ I have lots of Newborn Baby tips on my channel & I really enjoyed this video! Thanks for making this & I just subbed!

[@jancruz6849]

Whem she says it should not be so painful you want to stop.. thats only true after about the second week. Or at least for me it was.. every initial latch for the first couole weeks with all 3 of my kids was toe curlinf pain and i wanted to stop so bad, bur kept reminding myself it woupd get better and it did. Currently 6 weeks with my 3rd and no pain. Watching this because mine is clicking a lot, though she feeds well and is getting a lot. It seems like aometimes we are not getting a geeat oatch which causes gas and lots of crying.. 😞

[@aurab1999]

I'm nearly a week in almost ready to give up. You've encouraged me to push through to the 2 week mark and review then!

[@sharonk-o9u]

Thank you so much. I needed to hear this

[@noelaniloeak9387]

Any more info with the clicking? Mine is the same. Feeds well and good latch, but he does click often

[@melanyn1719]

My word, why didn’t I come across this sooner 😅. Thank you!❤

[@shataniellewis3700]

Great find , I'm having issues breastfeeding sore cracked breasts , but I'm not giving up on breastfeeding . Fourth baby i will use these methods seen on your video.

[@micheleantionette_]

This is so helpful. I've been struggling.

[@mamanursetina]

I’m so glad you’re here ♥️

[@shataniellewis3700]

I'm so excited your methods worked my son had a awesome latch. Thank you so much .

[@PatriciaBoama]

I’m straggling here a lot he don’t want to eat from my breast he always needs support but now I know the reason why thank you 🙏

[@mamanursetina]

♥️

[@louisekbl4]

Im currently pregnant with my first. I really want to be able to breast feed. This feels like the most helpful video ive seen. I have a question as someone who is rather small chested. Anyone i have seen has had bigger breats than me. Are their any tips or things i need to know being smaller chested? Xxx

[@rubaru8317]

Your breast will naturally get bigger once you give birth, maybe it’ll need over one week after giving birth but your chest is definitely going to get bigger because of the amount of milk

[@diviyaravi9956]

My nipples are cracked as hell and people around me pushing me to feed formula which i cannot do which makes me feel guilty feeding my lil one made me anxious everytime i think i wana feed her every first latch made me cry to the peak and here you are like god am gonna try all ur tips and make my breastfeeding a journey happy also can u pls suggest any tips for cracked and sore nipples 🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹Also love from India❣️

[@qrpcoaching8198]

use a nipple shield and nipple cream

[@mathgirl123400]

Thankyou so much. As a new mom, I found this really helpful. Now I better know what I was doing wrong and how to correct it. A big thankyou for sending out notes of encouragement! ❤ in all those ups and downs of hormones and the judgmental comments of friends and family, we all literally need this motivation and positivity😊❤

[@mamanursetina]

Thank you for being here :) And congrats!

[@tandersonskitchen9691]

Very informative, thankyou for this, looking forward to a better experience the second time around

[@iamkah4789]

Thank you for this video! Ima work on these tips when i start up breastfeeding again. I would get so stressed feeding my baby i could tell it was effecting his feeds and it *tore me up*.

[@e46.r]

Eternally grateful for this video! ❤😊

[@21truthbetold]

This was actually helpful!!

[@jesussavesall8454]

Thank youu Tina. My sister sent me this and I'll be following to help my experience

[@gracioushorace9852]

Baby no. 2, first one had little success and she stopped breastfeeding at 6 months but was getting little breast milk and did formula as well. Baby no. 2 is not opening her mouth wide enough and I have breast pain, she is almost 3 weeks old. Am giving her formula after breastfeeding and she is pushing the bottle away with her tongue. Am going to start breastfeeding her exclusively. Surprising am a pediatric nurse but struggling. Am glad your video is detailed and is a life savor. Thanks a lot.

[@qrpcoaching8198]

try side position and put her mouth near your nipple, not put nipple inside. Retract a few times to see if she desperately searches again

[@from_him2you374]

Best breastfeeding video 😢 although i breastfed my 3 kids I'm struggling with my 4th child!it feels like im learning all over again😮

[@mamanursetina]

Thank you!! You can do this ♥️

[@NGT29]

Such helpful tips! thank you so much for being so informative.

[@Horsehood13]

i needed this video 10 days ago... i have a 10 day old nicu baby and we have been struggling, it hurts so bad, but she take the bottle great. turns out her latch is indeed too shallow and my breasts are way too big for her mouth haha. thankfully your tips have helped tremendously

[@roniribaknlp1473]

You are amazing! Best energy ive seen, thank you so much for your tips and your good vibes!!! ❤

[@RosemarieHunter]

Bravo nursed 2 children for 15 and 10 months respectively....was in LeLeche League and saw a lactation consultant and this video is everything I implemented to not be tortured. GET THE AREOLA IN NIT JUST THE NIPPLE. Don't quit

[@lenny1980]

wow this video is super helpful, thank you!

[@mamanursetina]

You’re welcome!

[@justme2086]

Wow! Great video. Very on point!!😊

[@mamanursetina]

Thank you!

[@chenyut2]

Very useful. Well explained. Thank you!

[@IndomericaLife]

Thank you so much! This helps me understanding more.

[@DaryaTaha]

may God bless you 🥺

[@ParentingGurus]

Great tips! Very practical.

[@pamelavelez656]

Such a great video! Definitely informative and helpful 👍 ❤

[@imicha4824]

You ve presented incredible info..I really needed them❤ much obliged. You are the best.

[@mamanursetina]

Thank you!

[@kimstreicher]

Thank you for not saying breast feeding AND “chest feeding” like all the other videos out there 🫠

[@LalaizSoRandom]

Don’t know if you’re still answering comments on this video. But you have the most informative videos I’ve found on both tiktok and KZbin. Do you have any tips for very busty women with very small babies? I’m 44K (cup) struggling with my 6 week preemie who prefers the bottle now and my milk supply is decreasing while his hunger is increasing

[@qrpcoaching8198]

Do you still have problems with latching?

[@samaviasaleem6153]

Thank you really very helpful tips❤

[@jhutch1681]

Love all your content and this very important and helpful information. One comment, I learned in LLL that having baby's jaw lower on the breast ensured a more nursing action on the breast tissue - rather than aiming the nipple toward their chin. I was encouraged to let baby's chin press into the breast tissue which also left a little more air space for breathing.

[@mamanursetina]

So yes I did a pinned comment. Baby should lead with the chin and make contact with chin first. Then reach over the nipple to latch. Nipple pointing towards the nose

[@estyaire]

I learnt a lot here. Thank you so much

[@mamanursetina]

I’m so glad ♥️

[@sualehahareem2063]

Thank you so much let me try it

[@mamanursetina]

♥️

[@gloriavillanueva5841]

On my 3rd baby, 2 days PP. I tense up from the pain in my nipples when she latches. Even when the LC came and helped with the latch and positioning it’s still painful. I’m cracked and sore. People say it’s not supposed to hurt but it hurt me with the last babies too. And it makes me feel like I’m doing something wrong.

[@mamanursetina]

I’m so sorry to hear this. If your nipples are cracked try silverette nursing cups! Little breast milk in them then over your nipples between feeds to help heal and keep fabric from rubbing off healing tissue. Also how’s your supply? Has baby been assessed for a lip or tongue tie?

[@jasminealvarez7320]

My baby is now 1 month an im struggling with my breast milk barley coming out ! 😢 but im not giving up this video was helpful THANK YOU 🙏

[@Lfiiizzz]

PLEASE DO A VIDEO ON NEWBORNS “clamping down” on nipple and not letting go and also when he gets latched, he’ll open wide and start rooting while the nipple is in his mouth. I’m struggling here!

[@elisselaguna6656]

soooo good! i love how you explain everything thank you so much for these videos - first time mom ❤

[@Takethe3dgeoff]

Baby chiropractic care worked wonders for me and my baby girl in 2022. It was expensive but they said it’s possible the way baby pushed against my pubic bone during birth, caused tightness in her jaw. I had a lactation consult come to my home also with both babies. After my first I thought I was an expert… silly silly girl 😂🤦🏼‍♀️😮‍💨

[@deborahsantos6849]

This is interesting, I’ve only ever heard nipple to nose advice. I wonder if this nipple to chin approach works better for me. Just a few days in with second baby!

[@mamanursetina]

I’m not an IBCLC….so this is from my reading and what worked for me!

[@mamanursetina]

I just find nipple to chin works a bit better to help them with that wide mouth 🤔

[@tiffanycolvin4896]

Hi just had baby 5 days ago and about ready to just pump only because my nipples hurt so so bad. They are cracked and too painful to latch baby. It seems that no matter how many times I try she ends up with a shallow latch. No ties found. I’m just frustrated because I am trying so hard and it hurts so bad I want to cry. I will try the nipple to chin suggestion since the other isn’t working for me. I feel like my nipples are so big that she can’t get a big enough mouth and keep her chin and bottom lip on the breast tissue. Anyway a rant but I just hate that this hurts so bad.

[@priyankareddy4582]

Most helpful video ❤👏🏻👏🏻

[@ardnaxella]

Thank you Tina so much ❤

[@mamanursetina]

Thanks for being here!

[@aw801]

LOVE THIS VIDEO SO MUCH!!!! Thank you 💜

[@mamanursetina]

♥️♥️

[@karensua]

Great video! It was really helpful.

[@mamanursetina]

I'm so glad you liked it!

[@Brea890]

My first baby had a lip tie and definitely had issues breastfeeding. I showed it to her pediatrician to see if we should get it clipped, and he basically told me that she’s gaining weight and to not worry about it. Yeah… because I was pumping in order to feed her 🙄 I should have just gone to a dentist myself and asked them to do it lol

[@mcastaneda6984]

Any snack recommendations ?

[@mamanursetina]

Ive heard things with oatmeal in them are great for breastfeeding. I would stick to things that are crunchy to keep me stimulated and awake at night time feedings, snacks that have protein in them for sustenance. Think about nuts, yogurt, granola, fresh and dried fruits...

[@dinfay]

My baby is 4 days old. She was latching no problem until last night. Now she just roots and roots but doesn't suck and latch. I don't know what to do 😢

[@Wellhereiam42]

I hope things are better for you now! I know when I had my baby he didn’t want to latch either my lactation consultant told me to boop his nose the top lip then gently pull the chin down and the mouth should open up. I would pinch my areola so I could get him to take in as much as he needed. If they don’t stay latched try expressing a little for them and try again or try to express some while you are in their mouth it can be tricky to do this and not break their seal but it is possible! These are just things I learned. I hope it helps if not definitely try to reach out to a lactation consultant! Don’t get discouraged and try to stay relaxed!

[@fishmeatball]

same!! I don’t know why but google says it might be that my flow is too fast esp when she latches and unlatches

[@riccitilley5696]

Hi, thank you for the informative video. Great descriptions and advice. Unfortunately ive not had any support with breast feeding this time around and struggling at the moment. Do you have any tips on breastfeeding when engorged? My milk came in on day 3 and since baby can't get a deep enough latch and breasts are rock solid so can't manipulate to help. I've tried pumping some milk off before a feed and also using a warm compress but it is really hit and miss on if he can latch now so I'm having to pump Milk and bottle feed at the moment. I'd love to be able to breastfeed exclusively again. Thank you

[@mamanursetina]

The best advice is to pump milk off first so they can get a hold of the nipple and areola. Other than that you can try feeding after a shower so the breasts are a bit softer. Or gentle massage first to soften them up. Or you can try feeding baby more often so there’s not as much of an build up inside of the breasts (sounds counterintuitive…but you’re not emptying the breasts to tell your body to make more and over supply you’re just making it so the milk has an easier time moving). And you can ice between feedings for swelling! Try some of those!

[@IkasDairy]

Thanks for the information.. it was helpful

[@raquel5415]

The check swipe really helps to get a deeper latch. Thanks for the tip

[@mamanursetina]

Yes it does! Be like HEY BABY....i'm over here :)

[@melissafeds1344]

Hi. I'm 8 months preg and trying to learn all I can. Can we use a nipple shield for ALL the breastfeeding sessions right from day 1?

[@mamanursetina]

So lactation consultants will advise against this as it can affect your supply. I would try without it and see how it goes, try these other tips to get a great latch. If you’re still using pain the nipple shield can absolutely be a great tool but you should try to get yourself off of it once baby establishes a good latch

[@sahanaram]

Million thanks to you❤❤

[@cindyl5087]

Soooooo helpful, thank you so much for this video!! 💗

[@mamanursetina]

♥️

[@anusharamesh9903]

My baby boy is 20 days old and I am exclusively breast feeding him using silicone nipple shields. If I remove them he isn’t latching my nipples. I do think i have enough supply of milk as he is positively gaining weight but i am worried about usage of these tiny shields. Please help and great video btw. Love from India ❤

[@mamanursetina]

Personally I believe if your baby is gaining weight and showing signs that they are not hungry and have enough wet and dirty diapers then your supply isn’t being damaged by the shields! What I would do is every feed get your letdown get baby going on the shield then after a bit quickly pop the shield off and get baby right back on and see. You might be surprised one day baby just takes the breast. That’s what I did. I was persistent and would try every feed. I wouldn’t let baby get super mad or fussy about it though-it was try and if it was a no go then meh it was a no go for that session and back on the shield went🩷

[@francescabeans9722]

Nurse Tina, thank you for this excellent video. I have an early termer struggling to latch, WITH large breasts and very short, slightly inverted nipples. Every attempt results in her screaming, even if she isn’t particularly hungry. I’ve visited a lactation consultant, no luck. Which position would you suggest?

[@qrpcoaching8198]

first, apply very cold water on your nipples to get them to stand out. Lay your areola to your baby's mouth. Best poosition is baby lyong down, breast above the mouth,. Let's see if that helps.