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The Secrets to a Successful Latch
The Secrets to a Successful Latch
A good latch at the breast helps mother nurse comfortably and helps baby to remove milk effectively. There are a few secrets to a great latch. Nothing explains it better than seeing it visually explained so I've compiled these helpful videos. Be looking for a few of the secrets - holding baby tummy to tummy with mom (baby should NOT have hips facing the ceiling), bringing baby onto your breast with his/her lower jaw at the outer edge of the areola away from the nipple, and giving baby a quick firm "hug" deep onto the breast when s/he opens wide. I recommend latching using the cross-cradle position (see illustration) position, and then comfortably reclining. Check them all out!
In the video below, jump ahead to minute 3:54 for the section on latching:
Mamas in the north Charlotte and Lake Norman area, we encourage you to setup a home visit so we can help you address these issues. If you are out of our travel area, you can setup a virtual consult with us or google "lactation consultant near me" to find local help .
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