Breastfeeding Tips on How to Get a Deep Latch & How to Avoid Pain While Nursing

[@BridgetTeyler]

Thanks for watching, Mamas! How do you feel about breastfeeding? My daughter is almost 1 year old and is still nursing... I LOVE it, but also had bumps along the road. Here are all the things that made my breastfeeding journey so amazing - amzn.to/2GKvTJ4

[@katrinkohler4735]

I have been breastfeeding for 2 years now...Baby 2 is coming very soon. (week 39)

[@bethany2070]

My baby was born on February 25 and we have been breastfeeding since then. He had the perfect latch at first but now that we are home my breasts are hard in spots and I'm leaking alot. When he breastfeeds it is painful but when I remove the nipple to correct the latch, milk spills down his chin. I'm producing so much milk and he is definitely getting it (he's gained 6 oz in a day!) But it's just painful for me and I think it's because my latch isn't as good as it could be. He also falls asleep ALOT during feedings and I feed him once every hour with each breast for 5-8 minutes. Is this common for newborns? This too shall pass? I'm looking forward to seeing him sleeping through the night, last night was so hard on me I bought a pump and have been expressing the build up milk so that maybe during the night I can use this supply.

[@elegantkomal1561]

I feel very pain 😪😥 my daughter is 26 days old

[@mariembaich3444]

Is it too late to correct a baby's latch 4 weeks after birth?

[@Envy1235]

My son was just born on June 22nd. He has a lip tie and we are not doing so well with breast feeding. I woke today with very full left breast and have been in so much pain. This never happen with my first two and I need help bad

[@SWIPER-xt1tl]

Such a great video! I'm a father to my 5 day old baby girl. It hurts me so much seeing my fiance in pain while breast feeding. We have been coached as much as possible while in the hospital on how to properly breast feed but nothing seemed to work. I took it upon myself (as both my baby and fiance were taking a nap) to do some research. Super glad I stumbled across this video! We just had a successful feeding with ZERO pain! Thank you so much Bridget!

[@elisabethbistrom8569]

What a great, loving, supporting thing to do as a spouce and father!

[@cosmicsugarcookie9067]

You would think this would be the norm, but it isn't. Thank you so much for trying to help and empower your fiance. Pregnancy and embarking on this journey is so overwhelming and having a partner that truly supports you is so incredible. I hope you and your family are doing well!

[@davidt5200]

And I thought I was going to be the only father watching this video. I'm doing the same thing while my wife rest and sleeps

[@christianperez6656]

Wow, same for me!!

[@karbonphiber]

Who was coaching you? Your drunken buddies at the bar? Lmao

[@lisemartino2445]

OMG! I’m a doula, and I think you are AMAZING! Mammas, please follow her!

[@lisemartino2445]

I have the same breast model!

[@lisemartino2445]

Nose to nipple.

[@roxanasmith9585]

Now that’s what I‘m talking about!! 🥳 ladies lifting each other up and supporting others! I can’t even stress enough, how much I respect women like you! I have experienced so many women hating on each other, talking trash and just bullying for no reason! Keep up the great community so we can all benefit from it! Love from Germany 👶🏽❤️

[@BabySleepTeam]

These tips are so needed and so informative! I had an absolute nightmare feeding our eldest daughter, spending $2,000 on a lactation consultant, trying to express around the clock and in tears constantly! Baby #2 was a completely different experience. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge to help other mamas with their breastfeeding experience :)

[@allynnaa8333]

first time mom here and i have difficulty to latch my baby. i am literally in tears everytime i breastfed him. i felt like i am not fulfilling him. 😥 I am about to give up but thanks to this video and all the positive and inspirational comments. I will try harder.

[@DEFW21]

My grandma says don't try too hard, she says take a deep breath and relax because baby will mirror your energy and stress can affect your breast milk. It's easier said than done, but she said it can help to remind yourself that you and baby are learning together, so you can even enjoy struggling and learning together

[@PamelasLas]

@@DEFW21 well put!

[@87nitty]

Try breastfeeding in a lying Position, you just have to Position the baby in the right height putting a towel or Something behind the babies back for Support and you can relax while breastfeeding. You can also try to find a lactation counselor to come to your house and help you( it is really worth the money!) I hope you find your way. It is sooooo much easier when you get the grip of it then feeding a bottle. I also had big problems breastfeeding my first child , the second child was a natural talent. Its not always you, sometimes the baby is lazy and needs you to put in extra effort to learn how to feed efficiently.

[@makaylalovely1738]

@@DEFW21 i can't wait to start this journey with my baby. thank you!!

[@negautrunks]

Another indicator that baby's latch isn't excellent is that baby keeps unlatching and trying to re-latch throughout the nursing session. That was one of my big indicators! Excellent advice as always Bridget thank you

[@ashleynj1224]

I’m really glad I found your channel! I’m currently pregnant with my first and my sister told me that when she was pregnant she wished she had educated herself more on breastfeeding instead of assuming hospital staff would teach her because she didn’t feel that she got proper support. I look forward to watching more of videos throughout my pregnancy!

[@aliciah.7409]

This video literally saved my breastfeeding journey. This is my 3rd baby but first breastfed and I was really struggling with the latch. My 6 week old latches great now and is growing well. Thank you so much!

[@vickyxly]

After watching this video, I had the perfect latch! I was feeling so discouraged with BF because of a clogged duct and just pain in general, that I was mainly pumping for 2 days. Your videos have been so helpful.

[@ruthb3870]

Getting my baby to latch has been such a struggle 😩. I hope I can get through this.

[@lucydulu]

You can do it! When frustration gets to you, take a break and try again when you are more calm. My baby used to sense my stress and would get anxious as well when he couldn't latch. I send you lots and lots of positive thoughts❤

[@kschofield825]

This video was so helpful, thank you! I felt so overwhelmed while we were in the hospital I feel like I forgot everything the lactation nurses told me so I definitely needed this!😊

[@Tameika183]

I just had my baby on the 4th of Oct. I was doing fine with the breastfeeding at the hospital but when I got home it started having problems with him not latching on breast engorged. I was getting frustrated but then I clicked on your video to get some tips because I get him to stop crying and you save me now he’s latching on with out a problem and sleeping good.. Thank you so much for this video 🙏🏽🤗

[@Devla101]

I need to say Thank you so much for this video!! Latching was a challenge from the beginning, my baby really struggled to latch at all and on the rarity she did latch, she didn't know how to stay on. I had endless midwifes offering contradicting advice and it became so overwhelming! Although I said I would quit trying many many times, I did continue to persist with nipple sheilds. At 8 weeks I found this video, and from then on my baby could latch! It was an incredible feeling. 6 months down the line now and still going well. My supply has never been able to catch up from the 8 week delay, so I combine feed, but I am so grateful I have been able to give her breast milk for part of her diet and comfort her that way!

[@sua.s8473]

I'm a 2nd time mama & I was breastfeeding my 2nd girl when I stumbled on your vid. Made the small changes & my sore nipples doesn't hurt anymore... 🥰

[@amyketchum5829]

I'm still trying to figure out how my nipple isnt going to get pulled if I allow him to latch on his own

[@mrs.easterly6731]

I love all your videos Bridget! You help us pregnancy, labor & delivery, and postpartum ❤️ I wanted to touch on how you mentioned noisiness and clicking during a latch - amongst other things, this is a sign that baby has a tongue and/or lip tie that should be evaluated by a pediatric dentist for revision. My 3 week old had both a tongue and a lip tie revision, so we are working with an IBCLC to relearn a proper latch now that he has more lip and tongue mobility 😊❤️

[@BridgetTeyler]

This is such great input- you're exactly right! And I'm so happy to hear that you're getting the support you need for your breastfeeding journey!

[@annie.socool]

I believe my baby might have that. She is 1 month now. I have seen a lactation consultant and latching still hasn’t improved. I mentioned lip or tongue tie and she doesn’t believe that is a problem. But I feel otherwise. Every feeding consists of nonstop loud clicking sounds. When I do manage to get a better latch around the areola my baby gags every time. She’s always hungry even after she eats too. Though she is gaining weight nicely.. Not to mention, she cannot latch properly on a bottle either, the same nonstop clicking sound problem. I’m very confused

[@heatherwaechter1348]

I've had my first child & was so sad when I just could not seem to get breastfeeding to work for me or him. Your videos are so helpful, & I look forward to putting the advice into action when we have our next child. Thank you!

[@harshak8079]

Thank you so much for your wonderful videos. Can u please post a video on forceful let down and how to manage it

[@thewrightwords]

I would love to see a video about how to fix a bad latch, I'm having trouble finding anything. I have watched and read all about how to have a good latch and I know that what my baby has now is a bad latch, but all the guides on how to do it correctly aren't helping. It's painful but I really want to continue and improve it, but feel like I'm out of resources. I've seen 2 lactation consultants already and am seeing another tomorrow to check for tongue and lip ties. How can I get baby to open his mouth wide if he doesn't do it on his own? Sometimes it seems like I get a good latch to start but then he pulls back so he's just on the nipple, what do I do? Things like that would be so helpful.

[@daraj5523]

STM here and I remember struggling thjs much with my first but we eventually got it and had great sessions, so I look forward to that with my second. It takes time to get it right and lots of practice. We’re in the frustration phase but I’m not giving up.

[@jaquessialawson8853]

This will be my first time breastfeeding my second child! I'm very nervous and hoping I have enough milk supply.

[@lucydulu]

This video really made me laugh. Just imagine to the extent a mother gets as stretching her breast or shoving, nevermind going through the initial discomforts of breastfeeding... The pain!! Just so your little one can have the best nutritious milk he/she can ever have. To all the nursing mothers, keep up the good work and don't give up too easy if you are just starting. Breastfeeding is giving yourself to your baby so it can grow healthy and strong. Keep it up❤

[@liliramirez2331]

Hi Bridget do you have a video on lip and tongue ties? If not would you consider making one ? Thank u!

[@mariadelosangelesmaidana777]

Omg!!! She is awesome 👏...Well explained by her. I’m going to try everything what I learned. Hopefully it works for me.

[@deejayslowmotion6428]

Thanks for this wonderful video.. I'm taking note of everything cause i really want to breastfeed my child.. No formula or bottlefeed, just pure mama's milk. My grandma, mom and aunts were able to do it and I wanna do it too.. Experiencing motherhood to the fullest.. This is going to be my first child by the way.. Baby due in 2 weeks, I'm so excited but also very tired lol

[@KassiReyes]

This is amazing! It is so important to have the support of women from other generations of breastfeeders in your family. Family support and a supportive partner are huge to succeeding at breastfeeding

[@brendafriesen3414]

Wish I would have seen this for my first baby, I did everything wrong🤣 hopefully #2 goes better!!!

[@sarahmasters4634]

Thank. You so much for this video! I'm so nervous to Breastfeed but this made me a little less nervous knowing there's different positions and what to do with latching, it was so informative!

[@erikajuarez3998]

This is such the perfect video for me at the moment! The first week I was struggling with so much discomfort, week 2 has gone so much better!

[@BridgetTeyler]

I'm so happy to hear that! Breastfeeding is seriously the best, so let me know if you have any questions about it 😍 I'd love to help even though I'm so far away!

[@amiramaraghi]

I just gave birth yesterday and I had a breakdown this morning because my baby is refusing to latch and feed from me .. I'll try your tips now 🙏🏻 wish me luck! ❤

[@holar1698]

Are you breastfeeding successfully?

[@KassiReyes]

I really hope things worked out for you and your baby :)

[@dailymommy3476]

This is so informative I’m pregnant with my third and never had great success with BF only made it 4-5 months both times so thank you for this

[@krishnapriyasurapaneni8610]

I’m going to try all the steps today. Thank you so much

[@luiscaldera9333]

Congratulations very good explained.

[@dannagonzaga7363]

I love all your videos Bridget you’re very great at detailing everything in a very helpful way

[@priusa8113]

Bridget please come to Boston in 2 weeks for my delivery!!! Love your videos, content and fun personality:) Are you offering online/phone services during this pandemic?! Thanks! August 4,2020

[@Megolomart489]

Hi Bridget, thanks for everything! Just a quick q - is Baby supposed to drain breast one fully before I move onto breast two?

[@lindypey1413]

It would be better if you could provide with some headings subtitles etc on what you’re gonna talk about next. Anyhow, I really love your videos. Thanks so much in helping (:

[@BookloverFantasy92]

One thing I would like you to talk about is tongue ties and how they can affect baby’s latch and ability to drain the breast properly. Now that we have fixed our tie, these tips have been super helpful. I’m a third time mum, but first time breastfeeding with support. Baby is almost 2weeks old and she’s had more breastmilk than my second child. Who I only breastfed for 5 days due to fear from first experience. My first son had a really bad tongue tie like my third, but could never get him off the shield, and the lactation consultant put the fear in me that he wasn’t gaining enough weight, and I wasn’t aware of cluster feeding. So only went 6 weeks with him. My third is my last, and I really want to breastfeed for as long as possible. So thank you so much for this video.

[@sowmyabayoju5486]

My baby is almost 2 months old now and he never had that fish lips.. Never opens his mouth wide open and the nipple pain is like hell... I'm crying everytime

[@HosiePosie13]

Sowmya Bayoju the same thing happened to me and I wanted to give up. Then I sought the help of a lactation consultant and she changed the entire breastfeeding experience and made it perfect! Please consider finding a lactation consultant. They’re amazing!

[@skylardaniels3791]

Also, look into lip and tongue ties. Many lactation consultants and pediatricians are not trained to assess or clip them, so an ENT or a pediatric dentist would be your best bet. You may look for a Facebook group for ties local to you for good recommendations!

[@KassiReyes]

Skylar Daniels many Lactation consultants are trained in helping to identify them, but it is true that an ENT or Dentist has to assess baby to give a diagnosis and “clip” if needed. I have a video on signs to help you identify signs if you may suspect your baby has a tongue tie.

[@KassiReyes]

Hosanna Lorenzen a little help from a friendly and supportive lactation consultant can go a long way. :)

[@tinahnduati2482]

Honestly i never thought breastfeeding would be like rocket science to learn 😂

[@aag314]

I had a nurse coming to my house with my first baby to help me breastfeed my baby because I was having a bad time latching her to my breast and they got so sore, but the nurse she didn't know how to explain it this way that Bridget is explaining, she used to make me so frustrated, and in the end my baby had a tongue tie which my nurse didn't notice or didn't care to notice and i ended up stopping breastfeeding i felt like i failed on my job as a mom at that time.

[@marie-leonieweidner]

I could cry...i had a c section..very traumatic, and after surgery nobody told me how to breatfeed my baby..having my baby in front of my belly was painful bc of babys weight on the scar..football position..this would have been so nice..

[@lisafranco3295]

I’m two weeks post partum and still experiencing painful nipples. She was in the NICU for the first week so that was challenging. Now that she is home I’m using breast milk and formula since she came 6 weeks early. I use a nipple shield right now when trying to breast feed and it become more painful. Even pumping is painful. I’m I hope things turn around

[@andreaalaniz3408]

Thank you for being so helpful Bridget!! I love your videos, so informative for a first time mama 🙏🏽🙏🏽 I do have a question for you though regarding my baby bad latch, although it seems I’m doing everything right - as his bottom lip is flanged out; we are positioned closely tummy to tummy and I get him on with a wide mouth - 1. The 1st 30-60 seconds hurts, 2. Milk squirts out or leaves his mouth in the first 30 seconds, 3. When he’s done my nipple is going white and looks like lipstick.. My right nipple more so but they both hurt and I’m worried he will soon rip them off 😢 any additional suggestions is much appreciated 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@hajjikaleel6863]

Very good mg thank all of baby

[@amakaobinegbo]

Thank so much, your videos are helpful

[@nikig4236]

What can you try when baby purses lips instead of opening wide 😂😅

[@mariposamusic3385]

Very helpful! Thanks a lot!

[@homatekk]

You are amazing. Thank you for these videos.

[@HelloNewMoon]

2nd baby and for some reason it feels like razors this time! We already had her tongue tie fixed. Idk what to do. Its been 5 years since I last nursed but it was never this bad. I cant imagine giving up and just pumping. Nursing for comfort is always so helpful. This sucks.

[@tamarasimpson2879]

I've done ALL of this, we even went to see the lactation consultants at the hospital where I gave birth and they were stumped as to what's going on. I can get the lach most of the time but my little keeps pushing most of the nipple out with her tongue before even attempting to nurse. I don't have a forceful let down, but I do have an over supply. Apparently I'm doing everything right but she's got something going on that is making latching/staying latched really hard

[@MsSpitfire21]

Bridget, what do you recommend when your little one has the clicking sounds when nursing? My letdown is so fast and she drinks toooo fast and I can hear the air bubbles go to her tummy. She is a big guzzler! Even if I were to pump a few minutes to get some letdown, she will still nurse very fast and suck the daylights out. After 10-15 minutes or so she is in a milk coma. She wakes up to discomfort needing to burp/bubbles in her tummy. What can I do to help ease her/make her more comfortable/make nursing more enjoyable for her? Thank you, love your videos! Wish I would've found you prior to my pregnancy.

[@jenwhite433]

I'm 36 weeks pregnant. I'm worried that i won't have enough colostrum& milk. Is there anything I can do safely before my baby gets here? Certain vitamins besides prenatals or certain foods, etc?

[@sipstea26]

I'm a first time mom and I was also worried but everything turned out fine and I did no pre_care for amounts of milk/colostrum. My son latched really good and the lactation nurse and my hospital nurses all said he latched great..so you just feed them and love them.

[@suponglemlaozukum9229]

Still finding a hard time getting a good latch because my 1 month old son won't open his mouth wide! Tried a lot of techniques!

[@clarissadossantos9944]

Perfect! thank you!! beijos do Brasil

[@peacepearlelikplimkwashiwo2326]

Thanks. You are a life saver

[@magdadebek7624]

Thank you for this great video! I watched it while pregnant, it helped a lot ! Now my boy is 6 weeks old and his like hungry all the time during the day, even after 40 minutes session he gives me this signals. I am confused if he really is hungry or just want me to hug him again?

[@ninacuk]

Well done with demonstration.

[@desiraejenks2608]

I'll try these tips. My daughter is only 2 in a half weeks old. I've been breastfeeding and pumping.

[@rositamiranda7967]

You saved my life.

[@naziasaleem7815]

Thank you so much so much so much for the detailed process, it will gonna end my pain nd burning sensation in my breast ,which m suffering frm past 1 mnth, thanx a lot it will guide me in my journey

[@melindamercier6811]

Be careful with the burning sensation. It can be a sign of yeast infection on the nipple/thrush. I got it with my first daughter and it felt like fire. Had to be prescribed a breastfeeding safe topical antifungal medicine. It sucked.

[@IcarusAnderson]

Baby is 5 days old now and our main issue is that no matter how hungry she is, when she nurses she gets super sleepy and stops nursing after a few sips. So i constantly have to animate her by rubbing her hands, feet, etc. That not only makes nursing very unrelaxed but also pretty much the whole session feels like the first 30 seconds of a regular session and my nipples are really sore - any ideas on that?

[@BulletclubPanda0008]

So I'm doing a good job she dont make sounds and she gets full fast I thought I was doing it wrong but I'm doing great 🎉🤗

[@joojoo_face420]

You r the absolute best

[@ganapathilagu5000]

Thank you

[@sibbi1607]

Breast feeding is very tough My baby is 1 month old and still she denying to latch. M fed up.

[@lisabethstanek916]

Great video! What are your feelings/thoughts about oral ties and latch? Baby boy 2 was born at 34 weeks and had a deep anterior and posterior tongue tie that we had revised, which has since partially reattached during the healing process and a very tight upper lip frenulum and 4 cheek ties two upper and two lower... we have not had any other work done on these ties even though it’s been heavily advised for our breastfeeding journey by and IBCLC and our CST chiropractor. Our boy is 9 weeks and has just finally started latching it’s been a long journey to start, but now I’m struggling with clogged ducts because it’s like I’m starting over. I don’t think at this point it’s necessary to had the ties revised because now he’s nursing, but I was just curious about what your opinions and or thoughts were on it

[@renatalock8560]

OMG I couldn’t believe when you talked about the lipstick shaped white nipple that stings after a nursing session 😭 I thought it was normal and I’m trying to get back on exclusive breastfeeding since my baby didn’t gain that much weight in his 2 months appointment and I started fórmula because I know my milk supply it’s not so good and I don’t have time to pump (and everything involved in pump pain, massage, heating flanges, squizzing my breast and cleaning for 2oz each) but his already experiencing colic and with the formula with got worse. So happy to found your video! Do your thing 12w it’s too late to start again to correct latch?

[@jusztina8781]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@naimasyoutube]

This video is soooo helpful!! Thank you so much!

[@Gypsymumma90]

Very helpful

[@maeganj7231]

Hi Bridget! This video is very helpful! I have a 1 month old that makes the clicking noise , but also does that on a bottle as well. Is this something I should be concerned at all?

[@KassiReyes]

Maegan J clicking are breast and bottle could be a sign of a potential tongue tie. Have it looked at by an LC or Pediatric dentist or both as a team :)

[@BlueSky-cu3jh]

Thank you Bridget Teyler for helping us❤

[@OhHeyItsEhricka]

So I’m actually 16 weeks postpartum. For the first 2 weeks, I fed my daughter from me and me only and she didn’t gain ANY weight at her 2 week appointment because of a poor latch and bad jaundice making her super sleepy and almost impossible to keep awake. So we started bottles and from there on, I was exclusively pumping. Now I’m working on getting back to the breast and my god you explained this better than my lactation consultants at my hospital! This video has helped sooo much. I can’t thank you enough.

[@sheguftanishu3152]

Thank you for the video it was great. If you could make a video about foods that I can have which will help the baby while breastfeeding

[@KassiReyes]

Shegufta Nishu great idea! I plan on doing a video on this soon. Swing on by :)

[@_pandacecelya_]

Thank you for all your helpful info! I’m 37 weeks with my first and I’m finally doing some research about BF! You were my first go-to for education!

[@keelygerhard5825]

Hi Bridget! I am preparing for baby #2 and have been enjoying learning from your videos about breastfeeding. I do have a question for you though. With my first son the hospital seemed to push the fluids because of being at risk for having jaundice. However, my milk did not come in yet, so they kept bringing me formula to use until my milk came in. I would just like your opinion on what you would do if this was you? I am afraid this is going to happen again this time and I really do not want to give my baby any formula. How long did your milk take to come in? Is there something I can do to help my milk come in faster?

[@AnaLudRocha]

You are greaaatttttttt!!!!! Só glad I found you

[@binncynd]

Thanks for these great videos!!!

[@kaitlunatwood5383]

When breastfeeding I always get the lipstick shape. I am not sure how to get a deep latch. I have flatter nipples and large areola. Even when I pump my nipple doesn’t come out too far. What is the best way to help this or best hold

[@yessenianat1]

Kaitlun Atwood I have this same problem, a nipple shield is what helped

[@NewLife-zy3ob]

Hi Bridget, I've been using a nipple sheild for my babe since week one. Any tips on weaning her off of that? I've seen a lactation specialist and since there was some tough tie concern that doesn't seem to be the case but she thinks babe just needs to grow a little to be able to open wider. Any tips would be great. Thank you ♡

[@martasanchez1450]

I’m on the same boat! Were you able to make it work without nipple shields?

[@kayakalugin8644]

How do you latch baby when they are used to the nipple shield already?? Right after we gave birth the lactation consultant said that my nipples were inverted or flat and so baby wasn't watching on but they did not inform me that it does not matter about the nipple size it matters about latching on baby to the areola but I wasn't informed on that. So now baby is 6 weeks old and used the nipple shield when I take it off mid nursing and she has a little bit of milk in her belly (so she won't be too fussy) I try to latch her to the breast but she doesn't want to latch on and gets really flustered and starts crying and turns red so I put the nipple shield back on and she eats fine. How do I watch her on the breast after her getting used to the nipple shield? My midwife said I have the technique down of holding her correctly, position of baby etc but I cry because I'm feeling discouraged that my milk will stop and won't ever latch her :(

[@hemapunniakotti]

Notes : Good latch - means no pain except initially, empty breast easily, wet diapers.. poor latch - sorry nipples throughout , lipstick shaped nipples, discoloration in nipples..Steps : 1) right time is quiet alert stage cues - eye contact, head bob, searching, lip smack..2) position - foot ball hold, front hold.. 3) don't support baby with ur shoulder, just relax ur shoulders n neck 4) don't have baby straight up n face side, their body should be aligned, tummy to ur tummy, 5) don't stretch up nipples to them 6) stimulate their philanthrum to make their mouth wide open, 7) if not compress ur breast to put their mouth 8)make sure their lips are fish liped aroubd areola 9) make sure they are able breathe with nostril properly.. patiently try n give it some time..

[@spookytook]

philtrum

[@AudreyNguyenVlogs]

Breastfeeding while watching this

[@nhudo6679]

Last night I was crying because it was so painful to breastfeed my 5-week-old son. I was getting frustrated at him and immediately at myself for doing so. I was also getting fearful for putting him to breast due to the pain and was going to hire a breastfeeding consultant later today. This video is my Christmas miracle. I just had a good breastfeeding session. From the bottom of my heart, thank you so much. You are an angel. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

[@kaileegustafson76]

I was literally sobbing while holding my babygirl thinking I failed her, she latches so easy now thank you so much!

[@MoyitasLife]

Yay!!!! 🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍 YOU did it!

[@shilacoolz3320]

Same happened to me!!

[@janaehawkins4417]

This is me right now. Currently giving my 7 day old a bottle with breast milk feeling like I can’t get it right.

[@lumachinomenolattola]

@@janaehawkins4417 how did it go, did you manage to get a good latch in the end?

[@_sheraz]

Me right now!

[@SarahAD93]

I cannot thank you enough, seriously. I was about to throw in the towel. But since I’ve watched this today I’ve had great latches all afternoon/evening. THANK YOU 🙏🏼

[@honeybunny044]

What worked for u? My baby is 2 months old and he just doesn open his mouth. Hes so impatient to start feedin he just opens his mouth and lil and almost clamps it onto the nipple. I have cracked nipples now and its si painful

[@sameera6607]

Thank you

[@creativity3746]

Yessss my daughter does the same and the longer I take the more impatient she gets.

[@lanitamaki5672]

This is so helpful! I’m nearly 32 weeks along and my first pregnancy. I have zero clue how to do any of this, so I really appreciate your video and suggestions. I’m watching all of your shows, and taking notes! Thank you again for making these accessible to all of us on your channel Bridget!

[@theflowds]

Exact same over here!

[@holar1698]

Are you breastfeeding successfully?

[@holar1698]

Florence D.S are you breastfeeding successfully?

[@carliecowley7251]

What if my baby constantly has feeding cues? She acts like she’s always hungry

[@Lala_monzz]

7:00 she starts talking bout positions

[@kimberleerobinson7712]

Hello Bridget, You are doing a wonderful job explaining and showing Mamas all the tips and techniques for a great latch. My children are 24 and 26 (and the time went so fast. I literally feel like they were babies last year!) and both times nursing was difficult. I went to a few "lactation consultants and didn't receive half of the info you are teaching Mamas today. You are adorable, well-spoken, and knowledgeable in your trade. I am a lay doula and lay postpartum doula now getting credentialed as well as certifications for Childbirth Educator and a Lactation Consultant. Currently, I am having a career change as I apply to Midwifery Schools to become a Midwife in my 50's. I've ALWAYS known I love ALL areas of the birth world but had no idea about the need and diversity for which Birthworkers are needed. Thanks again!

[@to4kaification]

Thanks for the tips, I just have one more question - what about the waving and grabbing everything little hands? I have a hard time calming those and my baby gets frustrated by the time I position him on my breast

[@jules11yates]

Great tips!! Back here with baby #5 to refresh my memory. With my first baby, I had many of these problems. It was SO painful. The thing that made the most difference for me was the “hamburger” tip and remembering to put as much of the areola in the baby’s mouth as I can. Also another thing that helped was if my breasts were too engorged to get a good latch was to express some milk first through pumping or by hand. That helped a lot with making a softer breast for baby.

[@HeyitsElaine.]

Every time I try to breast feed or give her my breast she keeps crying and moving her head. She used to latch on so good when she was born and now she’s 4 months and I’ve been struggling trying to get her to latch on my breast

[@tyrelnatashanuzum8956]

She probably needs to burp...or was crying too long and swallowed air before you got to her. Burp first and her down and then nurse. She also may be sensitive to your breastmilk from what you eat. An elimination diet and slowly add back in foods and watch her poops for mucus or green color. My sensitive baby I would dance with or bounce on birth ball while nursing.

[@tyrelnatashanuzum8956]

If she's teething or sick that could be the cause as well. Holding baby kind of upright like they're standing helps a bit so that they don't get pressure in the ears....its hard to hold her that way but keep her tummy to your body and walk around a bit while doing it might help.

[@sassysatan1659]

With my first son I stopped breastfeeding 2 weeks after he was born and eventually I regretted it. I was so overwhelmed and just gave up. I really want to exclusively breastfeed my second son because I remember all the regret and guilt that followed with my first. I'm motivated to follow through and I'm trying to gather as much information as I can to prepare myself

[@lyrac.llamamama]

Same situation! I'm gonna try to be more educated this go around

[@hannahbentson9374]

I never even thought of putting his belly up against mine! I’m so trying that.

[@claudiaaegsidone]

I heard with all positions, the baby shouldn't be on their back. For the football hold, the baby's belly should be facing your ribs.

[@twams85]

OMG this video has been a lifesaver!! I’m a new mom who is struggling with breastfeeding. In applying your advice and suggestions, I have already seen progress with my newborn in just one day. Thank you so much! Keep posting.

[@PrenatalYini]

Hang in there mama. You're doing it! I post breastfeeding specific tips on my channel. It might be very helpful to you. All the best.

[@abigailyong8044]

Your encouragement, shared knowledge, clear explanation, and calm voice literally saved me and baby today. 😌 Bless you for all you do to support us mamas 🥰

[@rifkjani4176]

Fantastic video!!! You are so thorough and clear in your descriptions and your viewers really appreciate it!!!

[@BridgetTeyler]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

[@wanjirumathu3275]

This is an awesome presentation

[@taylourboone7077]

33 weeks 3 days ! Watching this trying to prepare myself , loved how informative this videos was also I’m a visual learner and so this was definitely helpful .

[@octoberyvonne1836]

Video on just clogged ducts and mastitis prevention, treatment, etc!?!