How to Solve Common Latch Problems With Breastfeeding

🌟 Exciting Announcement! Join me, Abie Chow, Senior International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) at Hegen Lactation Centre, for a transformative #AskTheExpert session on theAsianparent app! 🎉 📣 Topic: "How to Solve Common Latch Problems With Breastfeeding?" 🗓️ Date: 10th August 2023 🕒 Time: 8pm to 9pm 🤱 Breastfeeding is a beautiful and natural way to nourish your baby, but it can sometimes come with challenges. In this session, we will dive deep into practical solutions to help you navigate these obstacles, ensuring a successful and fulfilling breastfeeding journey for both you and your little one. 💕 📝 I encourage you to share any questions or concerns you may have in the comments section below. 🌸 Spread the word among fellow breastfeeding mothers, friends, and anyone who can benefit from this valuable information. 🔔 Save the date and mark your calendars for this invaluable session. Warm regards, Abie Chow, Senior IBCLC, Hegen Lactation Centre

Abie Senior IBCLC, Hegen Lactation Centre

Having over a decade of experience working with mothers and babies in a clinical setting, I am deepl

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What role does breast shape and size play in latching issues?

Abie Senior IBCLC, Hegen Lactation Centre

Having over a decade of experience working with mothers and babies in a clinical setting, I am deepl

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Hi Julia! For most mothers, 80-90% of the time, breast shape and size do not matter. What matters is the number of milk-making glands in your breasts and that have nothing to do with the size of our breasts (size usually has to do with fatty tissues). However, women with very large breasts or "tube-shaped" breasts may find it more challenging to latch. Young babies may find it hard to open their mouths wide enough to latch properly onto mothers with large breasts. On the other hand, mothers with tubular shaped breasts may experience insufficient breast tissue and glands to produce milk. That said, most of the time, alternative methods can always be discussed and explored, especially with the help of a lactation consultant. So if this is your concern, do reach out to one! All the best, mama!

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