Quote Originally Posted by Cataholic
Jonah had a frenulum issue, and it was snipped at 6 weeks, maybe?

Good luck.
Thanks!

Did you find that after it was snipped it was easier to breastfeed?

Yes, one thing I need to make sure of is to drink plenty of fluids. I have never been much of a water drinker but now I know it's very important so I keep one of those huge pitchers they give you at the hospital full at all times.

See, he is latching on perfect with the shield, which is great. No pain etc. but once I put him on the regular breast he just can't seem to do it right. My nipples are also very flat. The lactation consultant has had me pump beforehand to draw out my nipples which has worked...just need to get my nipples healed and then work on him getting weaned off the shield and onto my bare breast.

I have a boppy and it's working for now, though I do use pillows on each side of it to lift it up a little more. What did you do that worked?

I want to breastfeed as long as possible. I have already had a talkin to from grandma about how it's not good to breastfeed past 1 year and blah, blah, blah.

Anyone else had to deal with family not liking you breastfeeding?