is his latch getting bad or what?

[sophiems]

So lately I've noticed that at some feeds, Caeden is really loud and slurpy.  It's hard to describe, but almost like if he's missing or something.  Like if a grown up was tryign to suck something from a straw and the straw slips out and instead a big smacking noise at the roof of your mouth.      This is really hard to describe, but like every few sucks he makes a big smacking sound.  Usually more at the beginning of the feed.  But this doesn't happen every time.  I have to pay attention to if there's any pattern to at which feeds it happens, but anyway, I just thought I'd ask...  any clues? 

I don't seem to notice any other feeding problems, supply seems ok, he's having tons of poo's and wet diapers, I haven't pumped at all since I was really engorged so I really have no clue about how much I'm producing or anything, but he's gaining well and seems to be satisfied after feeds (except for occasional problems burping or passing gas). 

I could just be worrying about nothing, but I thought I'd throw it out to the BFing experts! 

Sophie

[Samuel's mum]

The kind of noise you are describing usually suggests the latch is moving out of the ideal position. Basically the 'seal' is being broken.
But to be honest this is less scary than it sounds as babies often break latch to deal with letdown or poo or look at the fascinating wall light over your shoulder. It's only a problem if it either causes you pain or if he isn't able to milk the breasts properly and your supply and his intake begin to suffer. Some babies make a clicking or slurping sound constantly but feed effectively and all is fine.
You are looking out for diapers and his weight gain and satisfaction tell you all you need to know. BTW after about 5-6 week poos can really slow down so don't panic if that happens. It's only something to look out for in the early days, later on it doesn't indicate anything as some babies go a week between poos and some go several times a day.

On the noise thing just make sure his chin is more tucked in than his nose - if you have large breasts then both will be. And just make sure his body is straight - ear/ shoulder/ hip all are parallel so his head isn't turned at all to feed. But if it doesn't go I wouldn't worry as long as you aren't experiencing any discomfort and weight gain and wet diapers are good.

[*Nicola*]

Callie does this at some feeds too.  I always think it sounds like the noise I make when I am really thirsty, gulging down a glass of water and my mouth misses the juice and makes a bit sucking noise    That sound like the one?

Often she does it at letdown when breasts are pretty full  but not always.