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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Get a lactation consultant to come to your house.
My DD would not latch without a nipple shield and she was on me four hours at a time 3 times a day. Yes, that is 12 hours. I did this for a month. I was more than exhausted.

I got a lactation consultant to help me figure out what I was doing wrong. In one consultation, my life changed. I got off the nipple shield, she latched, and I was down to 20 minute feedings vs. 4 hours. I should not have waited a month. Call someone one. Breastfeeding requires support.

I breastfed for six months until my daughter naturally weaned herself. As soon as I introduced the bottle, the breastfeeding starting going down hill because with the bottle, the baby does not have to work to suck. It is easier so some kids really prefer the ease and then it becomes harder to breastfeed.[/quote]

Yes, this.  Breastfeeding can be really really hard but a good lactation consultant makes a huge difference.    Not all of them make in-home visits, but even if you have to go to them, it is worth it.[/quote]

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