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Shallow latch can cause painful breastfeeding and shaped nipples-how do you fix it?
Breastfeeding Support Sally Rickard Breastfeeding Support Sally Rickard

Shallow latch can cause painful breastfeeding and shaped nipples-how do you fix it?

Sometimes breaking the seal and taking baby off is necessary (if there is a lot of pain you might be damaging your nipples and your breastfeeding relationship).

But taking babies off and trying to re-latch can sometimes just get everyone stressed and babies struggle to latch well when they are feeling agitated.

There are several things you can check and small alterations and adjustments you can make while your baby is still latched.

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