how to stop baby clamping on my nipple

Kirstiedenman · Feb 2nd, 2012, 04:47 AM

hey ladies i have been breastfeeding for a little over 2 weeks now and i have had to use a breast shield full time as little one clamps down and my nipple and they become really sore. I really dont want to have to use them everytime i feed and I have tried all different positions but he still clamps down is there anything I can do to possibly help the situation so that I can bf without the shield?

myasmumma · Feb 2nd, 2012, 09:21 AM

I have this problem and my son is 11 weeks I hope
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xsadiex · Feb 2nd, 2012, 09:59 AM

Owch! my baby was doing it loads last week, now I know the signs of him doing it so unlatch him just before. So painful though!

Kirstiedenman · Feb 4th, 2012, 02:39 AM

It is so so painful! I used the nipple shield for just over a week and I think that has helped I haven't use it in 3 days and he seems to not be doing it as much he just starts to do it towards the end of my breast emptying but I think that's more out of frustration. Good luck ladies I am hoping mine sticks!

Tacey · Feb 4th, 2012, 09:36 AM

Keep a close eye as he feeds. If he's latched and actively nursing, his tongue will cover his gums, so to clamp down he has to move back a little first. If you see that happen, get a finger in and unlatch him. If he wants more you can try again (on the other side if you think the first is done with.) It's a pain, but the phases usually don't last too long. It sounds like he's improving now anyway!

heaven · Feb 4th, 2012, 10:36 AM

Squeeze their cheeks. First finger on one + thumb on other. My baby has done this since birth too.Good luck.

Darcybrackle · Feb 11th, 2012, 16:57 PM

My DD clamped down and had a really strong suck. I used nipple shields but still had pain, vasospasm, blocked ducts, bleeding etc. At 7 weeks when things still hadn't improved I took my DD to a cranial osteopath and after jus one session her feeding was so much better. I'm sure it relieved some tension in her jaw or something. It took 4c sessions in all but we are still feeding now at 8 months. Maybe worth a try if nothing else helps. Good luck.

Feb 2nd, 2012, 04:47 AM	#1
Kirstiedenman Trying to conceive (TTC) Active BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 576	how to stop baby clamping on my nipple hey ladies i have been breastfeeding for a little over 2 weeks now and i have had to use a breast shield full time as little one clamps down and my nipple and they become really sore. I really dont want to have to use them everytime i feed and I have tried all different positions but he still clamps down is there anything I can do to possibly help the situation so that I can bf without the shield?

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myasmumma Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: cloud 9 Posts: 1,744	I have this problem and my son is 11 weeks I hope Someone can answer this for you so I can steal some Tips

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Feb 2nd, 2012, 09:59 AM	#3
xsadiex Pregnant (Expecting) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Leeds Posts: 1,805	Owch! my baby was doing it loads last week, now I know the signs of him doing it so unlatch him just before. So painful though!

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Feb 4th, 2012, 02:39 AM	#4
Kirstiedenman Trying to conceive (TTC) Active BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 576	It is so so painful! I used the nipple shield for just over a week and I think that has helped I haven't use it in 3 days and he seems to not be doing it as much he just starts to do it towards the end of my breast emptying but I think that's more out of frustration. Good luck ladies I am hoping mine sticks!

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Feb 4th, 2012, 09:36 AM	#5
Tacey Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Addict Join Date: May 2008 Location: UK Posts: 3,910	Keep a close eye as he feeds. If he's latched and actively nursing, his tongue will cover his gums, so to clamp down he has to move back a little first. If you see that happen, get a finger in and unlatch him. If he wants more you can try again (on the other side if you think the first is done with.) It's a pain, but the phases usually don't last too long. It sounds like he's improving now anyway!

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Feb 4th, 2012, 10:36 AM	#6
heaven Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Heaven Posts: 1,251	Squeeze their cheeks. First finger on one + thumb on other. My baby has done this since birth too.Good luck.

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Feb 11th, 2012, 16:57 PM	#7
Darcybrackle Mum (Mom) New BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 9	My DD clamped down and had a really strong suck. I used nipple shields but still had pain, vasospasm, blocked ducts, bleeding etc. At 7 weeks when things still hadn't improved I took my DD to a cranial osteopath and after jus one session her feeding was so much better. I'm sure it relieved some tension in her jaw or something. It took 4c sessions in all but we are still feeding now at 8 months. Maybe worth a try if nothing else helps. Good luck.

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