When I breastfeed, I am always afraid that his nose is being blocked from breathing. (boob up his nose lol)
But my lactation consultant says hes fine. Even if she is right, I'll push myself away from his nose just to make sure he can breath.
Do you ever worry about this or should I stop being so worried? lol
2007-11-10 07:51:29 · 8 answers · asked by Kelly+Ian 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
lmao!!! I cant believe I asked that. I laughed after I read it again.
2007-11-10 07:52:32 · update #1
Hi, I'm a breastfeeding peer counselor.
I was worried about the same thing with both of my kids whom I breastfed for 15 and 18mos. Just this past year I have learned new information about how the baby should be latched. It's called the "asymmetrical latch."
Here is a video that shows the asymmetrical latch.
http://www.drjacknewman.com/anthony/videos/JN%20First%20Latch.wmv
The new way to latch actually allowes the baby to get milk more efficiently and it helps to keep the baby's nose from being smothered. This new way of latching is being put in all the new information about breastfeeding.
2007-11-12 04:07:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If the lactation consultant thinks your latch is good, then don't worry. If your latch is proper, then the baby should be smooshed into your breast, this actually allows space for their nostrils to get air.
Don't worry, if you're baby can't breath, he'll pull away. It sounds like you are doing a great job. Happy Breastfeeding, it does get easier as they get bigger :-)
2007-11-10 08:07:28 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
haha, I was sooo worried about that! when my milk came in I ballooned to a 36G. My lactation nurse told me, if she couldn't breathe that she would unlatch herself and get a breath. Which she has had to do a few times, lol. Getting a good position where I'm not blocking her nose helps.
2007-11-10 15:15:43 · answer #3 · answered by **0_o** 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The nose actually isn't supposed to be pressed up right against the breast. If his head is tilted back enough, then his nose should be free. I'm not sure unless I see you do it, but keep checking the latch to make sure it's correct. Check out the following website.
http://www.thebirthden.com/Newman.html
Have a fun day! :)
2007-11-10 20:49:59 · answer #4 · answered by chloe 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is not a stupid question. I actually know someone that had their baby quit breathing because his nose was blocked. She was a teen mother (15) and her mom saw the baby start turning blue and grabbed him. It is better to be safe than sorry.
2007-11-10 07:56:30 · answer #5 · answered by Ryan's mom 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You might want to check the style of latch being taught in the videos here:
http://www.drjacknewman.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=18&Itemid=42
2007-11-10 08:01:02 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
hes fine and if he can't breathe he will pull away. and if hes not pulling away then hes fine. i felt the same way and i have small breasts. lol but all the research i did on it at the time says that they will pull away if they can't breathe
2007-11-10 07:59:05 · answer #7 · answered by Dan D 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
ha ha ha.
2007-11-10 07:54:34 · answer #8 · answered by Ashleyakapasada 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋