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'losing' latch
« on: September 02, 2007, 19:20:13 pm »
The last couple of days DD has been 'losing her latch' (best way to describe it. In that she latches on fine ten the nipple sort of slips out of her mouth for the enitre feed, she grabs it again then loses it etc, can't even tell if shes getting a full feed, any ideas? tia
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Re: 'losing' latch
« Reply #1 on: September 02, 2007, 21:16:04 pm »
BTW, I love the pic!  I once had one similar.  LOL :D

Have you introduced a bottle yet?  How often if so. 

As for the latch thing, it is important to break the latch and re-establish it each time she slips off.  (OK, maybe not in the middle of the night when you are feeding in a dream like state.  :D)

Have you tried a different position?  You may need to consult with a LC if it doesn't improve.

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Re: 'losing' latch
« Reply #2 on: September 03, 2007, 02:04:27 am »
Is it for every feed?  DS does this sometimes, but it seems to be that he is just not all that hungry.  I'll put the nipple back in his mouth and he'll relatch and drink.  I'll keep doing it until i know he's not hungry.  other than that- I don't know what it could be.  :-\   hope you get it figured out!
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Re: 'losing' latch
« Reply #3 on: September 03, 2007, 07:48:24 am »
I would have a think about your positioning. As babies get a bit heavier their original newborn hold doesn't always work as their head gets heavier and it's literally harder for you to hold. Make sure you are not taking all her weight on your arms and hands and are fully supported with pillows etc. Perhaps try a different hold completely and see if that helps.
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Re: 'losing' latch
« Reply #4 on: September 05, 2007, 19:32:08 pm »
you know what? i think she's got to that age where she's easily distracted and smiles a lot when feeding, letting nipple slip out of her mouth LOl will be stricter with her "concentrate on yr food girl"!
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Re: 'losing' latch
« Reply #5 on: September 05, 2007, 19:46:56 pm »
I remember that stage - the smile at mummy stage. It has its upside and downside :)
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Re: 'losing' latch
« Reply #6 on: September 05, 2007, 19:59:43 pm »
For me: UP
had such a tough time with poor emily that i treasure every smile, even if it mean we both get soaked in milk from the forceful letdown/mouth open for smiling combination :)
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Re: 'losing' latch
« Reply #7 on: September 05, 2007, 20:00:20 pm »
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Re: 'losing' latch
« Reply #8 on: September 05, 2007, 21:17:43 pm »
I was coming here just to look up the same thing.  on off on off on off on off.  Argh.  Very cute. 

Do you feel as if Emily's getting a good feed when she's doing this on/off malarky?  Feeds have suddenly started taking ages. 

Can you remember how long this phase takes?

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Re: 'losing' latch
« Reply #9 on: September 06, 2007, 06:35:36 am »
yeah i've been wondering that too but she still goes a long timwe between feeds so i'm guessing shes getting enough!?
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Re: 'losing' latch
« Reply #10 on: September 06, 2007, 07:16:15 am »
Looking for answers as well as we are going through the same thing.  i do find that if I wipe off the excess milk then it is easier for ds to remain "on" longer and not slip off.  I also have a strong letdown and I think that the excess milk makes it easy for him to slip off.
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