As a side thread to "cracked nipples", I have now tried to use the shields to see if I can let my nipples heal.

Questions for those who know:

1. Is attachment method different? The way I was taught is to push chin on under side of areola, use thumb to pull nipple across and when they have a big open mouth flick the nipple back in. This is impossible (to me?) to do with the shield. I seem to have to let her come front on with open mouth and latch around the shield to suck. She still has the same sucking pattern as far as I can tell with deep jaw movements. Am I doing this right??

2. Will she get let milk when using the shield? Or is it just the week 2 growing she is doing?

3. Any other pointers??

Why can't feeding my little baby be easy