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14 of 15 found the following review helpful:
 Could not have nursed without this! Mar 17, 2011
By H. Erickson-Sander
"Heather"
My first daughter never learned to breastfeed due to my flat nipples and the fact that she was given a pacifier in the hospital immediately after my c-section. We had a horrible time with nipple confusion and latching issues. I ended up pumping exclusively for 5 months in order to breastfeed her...
So when I was pregnant for the second time I knew I had to plan ahead in order to get my second daughter to latch correctly. I found this product on Amazon and decided to give it a try. It was packed in my hospital bag and I tried it out immediately after my c-section (and this time the baby had NO pacifier!) and it helped us tremendously!
It can be such a challenge for moms with flat inverted nipples to get their babies to latch. The Latch Assist is a MUST HAVE item for women with flat nipples. With my first daughter I tried everything, including nipple shields and shells, but the Latch Assist is the only tool that has really helped me.
I still use it daily, although with less frequency now that my baby is 4 weeks old and latches on fabulously. I also have had very little nipple pain, they are not sore or damaged whatsoever.
Many sources tell moms with flat nipples to try a breast pump in order to draw out the nipple before trying to get baby to latch. That didn't work well for me as the pump I have (Medela Pump In Style)made my nipple too large and also wasted milk and started my let down reflex before baby was ready! Other tips say to roll the nipple between your fingers and pull it out - but, um, OUCH! No thank you! The Latch Assist draws out my nipples and seems to shape them to a perfect size for my baby. Just be sure baby is ready to go because your nipple will flatten out again after several seconds.
The Latch Assist applies a fairly strong suction, but you can control it yourself. When I first used it I did experience some discomfort, but after the initial engorgement goes away and you & your baby get used to breastfeeding it becomes easier and more comfortable to use.
This product, in my opinion, is an absolute necessity for the breastfeeding mother with flat nipples!
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
Helpful in the early days Sep 08, 2010
By ks227
I was given the Lansinoh Latch Assist device in the hospital after giving birth. The nurses who were helping with breastfeeding noticed that one nipple was a bit flat, and our daughter was having trouble latching on. The Latch Assist drew out the nipple so she could get a proper latch. It saved me from having to try a nipple shield and was very easy and comfortable to use. It was also simple and quick to clean between nursing sessions, which is important with a newborn.
The one drawback was that after my milk came in, the Latch Assist acted like a little pump and triggered letdown - if I used it when engorged, milk got all over the place. By that point the nipple was drawn out enough from nursing frequently that I no longer needed to use the Latch Assist.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Smal but perfect Aug 07, 2011
By PepsiChic
I wanted to breastfeed so badly but had inverted nipples, I bought this product hoping that it would do what it said after trying every other trick in the book.
And...success! its small so you can carry it anywhere purse, or pocket! if your feeding in public and are nervous about anyone seeing it fits in your hand so its very discreat. The sunction power on it is amazing better then any pump.
For any mother having issues with flat or inverted nipples, i honestly cnt recommend this product enough, those early days are so hard, but this saved some of my sanity.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Works awesome, just be quick! Dec 29, 2010
By ashleyn
After I had my baby I was given a nipple shield because of my flat nipples. I didn't want to have to use it because it was a pain in the behind so I tried the Latch Assist. It works SO well, just have your baby ready to latch right on once you pull the latch assist off because your nipple doesn't stay pulled out long on its own!
6 of 8 found the following review helpful:
Fairly helpful Aug 26, 2010
By yeah write
This latch assist tool created the necessary suction to help my baby latch on much easier. I used it after having used a nipple shield for several weeks and it helped her more easily transition to bare-breast nursing. Compared to the other methods I tried, like pumping before offering the breast, this was more effective.
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