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  • Thank you for making this video! It was very informative. When my first daughter was born, she was tongue tied and we had to use the nipple shield until she was 2 weeks old and had her frenulum clipped. Thankfully, after that she could latch on just fine. I'm subbing and I wish you success in your TTC #2 journey! I'm currently going on 3 1/2 years TTC baby #3.

  • Very interesting!

  • yeah i tried this...its pretty complicated,you need like 8 hands...

  • Hi Carla! What is your FB name? Thanks!

  • haha i love how the nurse just does it without any problem! then u have to gp home and do it yourself

  • LOve this! I did this in the hospital to help since they kept saying they would take him to the NICU.. urgh :( This saved us from a trip he did not need! On a side note I just started vlogging so could you take a peek at my page!

  • My daughter had to use this same system when she was in the NICU. When my husband wasn't there to help out one of the nurses just taped the syringe up above my head (usually to the chair I was sitting in or the IV pole) so the milk could flow down that way. The nurse could then leave my daughter and I alone and we could have our bonding time.

  • I started with low supply well thats what i think. my boobs were big big but milk never came out. people from hospital never really helped me they just put a video and told me just watch it. my son never really latch correctly cause i will get 1/2 nipple red. I got blisters around the nipples and everytime i called for help the voicemail answer. they would get back at me like 3 days. i would try to pump but only 1/2-1oz per day i would get. do you think i ned to take SNS when 2 baby is born

  • Cool ! I never knew the name of these ! Thank you for the Video.

    It would be great also to make a video about a day of feeding a toddler (I am planning to do one for my 6 mo old and the introduction to solid), with all her meals/snack in a day.

    It would also be great to have an update on Parenting a little bit like you did before, with things that you didn't expect raising a toddler, challenges and happiness, relationship impact, financial impact etc.

  • i used one of those! theyre great!

  • Great video! I always advocate for the SNS if any baby I'm caring for needs supplementation for any reason instead of a bottle. A lot of my coworkers get caught up in the complications of putting it together and so they pass over it. I am a big fan of the SNS.

  • very informative!!

  • A video like this is SO important to make! I plan to breastfeed my second baby due in June and I can pretty much guarantee I will have lots of issues with latch. I have one inverted nipple and the other one is pretty much flat so I can imagine getting my newborn to latch on is going to be pretty near impossible. I am so determined to try, and would be so very thankful if I could be successful since this is our last child. Thanks for the info. and for anyone who comments with helpful tips!

  • @holdendmb The shield/sns combo will probably be very beneficial to you. Hannah's suck eventually became so strong that she was able to 'reshape' my nipples to her liking. I'm sure your baby will do that same. :)

  • @thebubblelush Thank you for giving me hope! I appreciate it so much!

  • Thank you for making this. We used a syringe and then took the end off and put it in an open bottle with formula and used it like a straw. im glad we got the latch figured out cause after 5 days of supplementing we no longer needed to once my milk came in. Its great to share this information and also to have the support you need.

  • @ReinetteRenee I'm glad you were able to figure out a way to make it all work! Breastfeeding is harder, yet more rewarding, than I ever thought possible.  :)

  • There's also a disposable Medela SNS (meant for 24 hour use) that is much more affordable (around $14). My LC gave this for me to try before deciding if I should buy a more expensive one. I found that the disposable was just fine. I just washed it well between uses and used it for weeks. Kinda ghetto too but it held more milk and served it's purpose.

  • @andreaegansantoro Good to know! Thanks for the tip :)

  • I've been using SNS for 4 months now. I had breast reduction surgery, and now I don't produce enough milk. On the top of that, I also have Hipothiroidism, and my son has a toungue tied. Doctors have told me that it's a miracle that I still breastfeeding, and I answered: "It's not a miracle, it's the SNS". I can't exclusively breastfeed my child, but I give him every drop I produce. I hope we'll be able to get rid of the suplements when he starts eating solids. (Sorry for my english)

  • @Harnecker Have you considered getting the tongue clipped? It sounds horrible I know, but Hannah's healed quickly and it completely transformed our breastfeeding relationship. It was like night and day with just 1 clip. I won't wait as long if it's an issue with baby #2.

  • Thanks No1mommie! Good to know!

  • Brilliant video. Iv had the latching issues and my little girl is now 9 wks old and is breastfed using shields all the time. She still has a really hard time latching on my nipple and our bf journey is only still happening coz of the shields. Has anyone got any tops I can use to get her to latch on to me? Thanks help would be much appreciated :)

  • @rebeccabee3333 Babies tend to wean off the shield around the three month mark if they're a little more dependent on it. Usually by that point your nipple has been drawn out, or that get a little more distracted and don't notice the lack of shield. You can always start the session with the shield, then remove the shield and try to latch her back on. Your milk should be flowing and she might put up less of a fight. :)

  • The nipple shield was a lifesaver for us! My daughter could not latch at all in the beginning. Unfortunately, we came to depend on it & it took until she was about 3 1/2 months before she weaned off of it. We are at 13 1/2 months & still nursing 1-2 times a day! :)

  • @xheatxherx Shields can be tough to wean from, but hey are SO helpful at first, aren't they? :) Congrats on making it past the 1 year mark. That's such a huge milestone!

  • I would love to have known about this when I was experiencing trouble breastfeeding. I ended up exclusively pumping due to latching trouble and I did it for a long time. This is a great video and will probably help a TON of people!

  • @kendra326 Exclusive pumpers are my heros. You're a total rockstar - I hated pumping. I did it while I was at work, but I hated it. :/

  • The shields were a life saver for my family. My oldest DD really didn't eat the first week she was alive because we had so many problems breastfeeding. So for the first week she was home she would eat for 2.5 hours every 3 hours. It was awful!! once we got the shield she started eating and gained weight and SLEPT!! All was good in our world then.

  • @Momma2Cee The shields really ARE great. until you misplace them at feeding time. eek! They're so good at hiding!

  • What an awesome video. Thank you so much. My last baby was in the NICU for 1 week. I started pumping but had a really bad pump. Then it was 4 days before I could do skin to skin. It took my milk 5 days to come in and by that time I was so bruised and cracked/bleeding it was too painful to continue nursing. I am glad to know about this cause I am due again in August and plan to BF with success this time.

  • @JSSmith4273 I'm so glad the NICU exists for the babies that need it, but I wasn't expecting to be there - I wasn't anticipating the curveballs it throws at those first few days. I'm so sorry you had to wait so long to do skin to skin. That must have been a very difficult time.

  • We used shields too. It was our BFing life saver. She didn't wean off of it for ages but they can be great! If #2 needs one though, I'm definatly going to work harder on weaning them from it by 6 weeks to make life easier!!

  • @CoffeeeCat It became obvious to me that I didn't use the sheilds past the first two months, because when I pulled them out of the box I couldn't for the life of me remember the little tips and tricks I had learned to get them on securely. I'll probably need them for a bit with baby #2, and I just hope he or she weans off them easily - because when you can't find that clear plastic shield and feeding time, it's sure stressful!

  • DD was born at 36 weeks and had a hard time latching. I was the same way with the colostrum -- I was sucking up droplets and even then I was barely getting anything. We finger fed I wish we had done and SNS or even this "getto" version. Great video as always!

  • @CoffeeeCat We did some finger feeding too. But ultimately I liked the SNS kit - once it was all set up (which was easier at the hospital when there was nothing else to focus on) it was almost easy to feed her. It was a lifesaver for us.

  • @delicatepuzzle it makes me sad too. I could have used the help with pumping questions I had. She was a 25 Weeker so no BF u till about 30ish weeks so 5 weeks of pumping just to be able to try, I needed help. :)

  • Thank you! I have never heard of that! Very informative video :)

  • @Aimeettc3 Thanks for watching! :)

  • This video couldnt have come at a better time! I just had a bf class through WIC today and it was great but I left with lots of anxiety... What if I make my baby lose weight cause shes not getting enough food!? What if I just CANT DO IT!? But I think this should be called the S.O.S kit! Cause I believe it will really save you from giving up! Your story being a great example! Thank you so much =)

  • @marioceguera1 You got this girl. If you have any questions or concerns - call up the lactation consultant. With one little adjustment to the baby's latch to can go from an excruciatingly painful nursing session to a blissfully easy one. They're great at what they do, so make sure you ask for help. No one expects you to master it right away. :)

  • These can be purchased on EBAY. For super cheap. Maybe just get one just in case. I've seen them for $10-20. Good luck ladies.

  • @delicatepuzzle Good tip!

  • thank you

  • @wombwhisperer You're welcome! Great username.

  • Great video and i will keep this is my favorites in-case i need extra help! Thanks for doing this!

  • @TeaandTimW707 Breastfeeding is completely different than I expected it to be, but once I got the hang of it, it was a really great bonding experience for Hannah and I. However those first few weeks are tough for everyone.  Ask for help - don't suffer in silence. Lactation consultants can cure everything with 1 little adjustment to their latch, so it's worth going to visits if you're unsure about anything. Good luck!! :)

  • Really informative!

  • @Jlk6532 Thank you :)

  • @mrsstacieallen

    The NICU normally has easy access to them and has knowledge about BF but be sure you talk to a lactation counselor (if your hospital has one) about any question! I asked to talk to my hospitals and the nurses never relayed my message!

  • @KattiesNo1Mommy That makes me so sad that the lactation consultant did not visit you. As soon as you said the word breast feed she should of been consulted without you asking.

  • great vid

  • @ReillyAJ Thanks for watching!

  • Thank u for this video! I am expecting twins in April and there is a very good chance that they will have to go to the NICU. It is promising to hear that you were successful with the SNS kit. No women should feel badly if breastfeeding does not "flow" as it is intended! Thanks again!!!

  • @MrsStacieAllen Congrats on your twins. The SNS kit will be a great tool to keep in the back of your mind if any problems arise. You might want to ask if your hospital carries the medela/lact-aid versions, or call the hospital's lactation consultants and see if they have them on hand or know where you could buy one quickly. With twins I think you'll have an easier time with the brand name ones, but if all else fails - ghetto version worked for me! :) Good Luck!

  • =)

  • @2300hours :)

  • I was wondering if you had any recommendations for any books/resources that is kind of breastfeeding 101. I'm going to be a first time mom and need a place to start! Thank you for all of the wonderful information!

  • @emilykaye90 If you're looking for an easy to read book, I'd try "so that's what they're for" by Janet Tamaro. It's a good basic book. I also like Ina May's guide to Breastfeeding, but I think it's a little drier read, although probably more beneficial ultimately. Hope that helps!

  • I am praying that I can breast feed this time around. Thanks for this vlog I found it very useful. Any books you can recommend for me to read while pregnant. My issue was flat nipples and Jackson was tongue tied.

  • @30SomethingMommy The nipple sheild definitely helped draw out my nipples and before too long I was able to nurse without them. 'Ina May's guide to breastfeeding' is great, and I also enjoyed reading 'so that's what they're for'. I also bookmarked kellymom website and referred to it a lot. So excited for you!!

  • given****

  • so i was giving that in the hospital i had no idea what ot was lol. it did help with breastfeeding though.

  • @jacesmommy10 They're definitely a little cumbersome while you're learning how to breastfeed, but it was such a lifesaver for us. I'm glad to hear that it helped you too!

  • I pumped for Ella for 10 very long months because she wouldn't latch. I am really hoping with this baby currently pregnant with does much better with breastfeeding. I think the hospital has these in the gift shop

  • @Aliwisha1 Exclusive pumpers are my heros. It was the toughest thing I've ever done - especially since I was a horrible pumper. I hope things so smoother with baby #2. Congratulations. :)

  • OK this might be a lil off topic, i had stop nursing my baby girl about 3 months ago (very sad) . I've been hearing a lot lately that you can re lactate!?!? My boobs stil kinda l leak , and my baby girl still trys to grab for them every now then , Do you know if re lactating is possible ?

  • @gatorsgirl4ever Relactating is definitely possible, but it'll take motivation and hard work on your part. If you click the kellymom link in the description box of this video, then search around on that website, you should be able to find lots of information on relactating. Good luck!!

  • Great Info!! Thanks!!

    

  • @meganbfrogs You're welcome. {Hi Hannah!}

  • I was actually just looking into this the other day! My son is 6 months and I am having major supply issues and he wont stay latched if he's not getting milk! So I made my own! Another way to do it for an older baby is to use a French 5 sized feeding tube, and a regular bottle! You cut the hole in the nipple of the bottle so its a bit bigger, put milk in the bottle and the tube so that the tube is touching the bottom of the bottle and coming out of the nipple and it works the same way!

  • @TheChocolatecake101 Great idea! I hope it continues to work well for you and that you're able to meet all of your breastfeeding goals. :)

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