Exclusively pumping question please help...

[MommyLemLem]

My DD is 4 months old and I have been exclusively pumping since she was born.. To make a long story short I have flat nipples and got bad advice from my LC and gave up because I was frustrated.. But she has only had my milk so I am proud of that but I want her to latch back on if possible because exclusively pumping is very time consuming and hard.. If she doesn't latch back on I will still do it but I would love it if she would just breastfeed. I was wondering if anyone has had any success stories or tips to help my DD love boobies! Lol

 

[meli1981]

I would say just keep trying to put her on. does pumping make your nipples stick out more? If so,i would start pumping and then try putting her on while your nipples are out more

 

[seaweed eater]

I would work with a lactation consultant (a good one...IBCLC if possible) to get tips on how best to latch her on given your nipple shape. Maybe try getting your hands on a SNS, or even nipple shields. Don't let either of you get too frustrated. Just try when the mood strikes. It may help to hand express a little before trying to latch her so that your milk is already letting down and she has a quicker reward. Work in plenty of relaxing skin to skin time. Kellymom has a good page on getting baby back to the breast.

 

[meli1981]

I second the lc, best move i ever made!