When breastfeeding isn’t going well, it’s a good idea to check for tongue tie. Sore nipples, clicking, difficulty latching, a shallow latch, or baby not drinking enough milk at the breast etc are all signs and symptoms of tongue tie. And it may well be! But there are many other reasons for these (and other)… Continue reading Eight reasons for breastfeeding difficulties (other than tongue tie)
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Cranial nerve dysfunction and breastfeeding
In an ideal world, babies who are not able to effectively breastfeed would receive skilled lactation support and bodywork. Not being able to breastfeed is a red flag for underlying issues that get missed when the solution offered is to simply switch to bottle-feeding. Difficulty breastfeeding can be attributed to: musculoskeletal issues (eg. asymmetry or… Continue reading Cranial nerve dysfunction and breastfeeding
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