You can do it!

by Elizabeth
(Phoenix, AZ)

When my son was born, we had a rough road to start breastfeeding. His lower jaw was significantly smaller than his upper, which made it hard for him to latch on properly. Combine that with my inverted nipples, and it was very frustrating!

My best tips are: see a lactation consult (we saw one 1-2x a week for nearly a month), get nipple shields (a total lifesaver!), and just stick with it. It was hard at the beginning but totally paid off, as my son nursed until he was nearly two!