Hello all!
Baby Asher is 5 weeks old and we are having a few issues with BF. I have been using nipple shields since birth as he wouldn't attach in hospital - I have had Breast Augmentation with my left side nipple being completely removed and resized. This side, suprisingly is the one that produces the most milk! - go figure. The right side however, is a nice shaped nipple ready for suckling - but he just won't latch, and it ends in tears from both of us which is very distressing. The left side is soooo painful and im assuming it has something to do with the op. So i've been expressing when i can and using the nipple shields though im so keen to not use them as i was told you lose 20% of your milk using them - and he hasnt gained much weight since leaving hosp. I just want to give my baby as much milk as possible so he grows nice and strong, but i feel as though im not. It's so disheartening having him cry when i know he's still so hungry after ive fed him for and hour or 2. I'd feed him all day if i could, if only he was getting enough or latching. I will not succumb to Formula though. Unless my milk completely vanishes, i will not do this. So, does anybody have some advice? Ive been reading the success stories and they are great uplifters.
Thanks for reading xx : )