E80: Deep Latch Makes All the Difference in Your Breastfeeding Journey

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The deep latch is the cornerstone of successful breastfeeding, affecting everything from milk transfer to nipple comfort and baby's weight gain. Angie Rosier shares expertise from her dual role as a doula and lactation consultant, offering practical techniques to improve breastfeeding outcomes.

• Visual signs of a deep latch include pulsating movement by the baby's temple, full jaw movement, and a wide mouth opening of about 140 degrees
• Proper latch should not cause prolonged pain or nipple damage - these are signs adjustment is needed
• Keeping baby remarkably close to the breast helps maintain a deep latch
• Using a rolled blanket under mother's wrist provides support to maintain positioning
• "Threading" technique helps deepen latch by pushing more breast tissue into baby's mouth
• The "chin pull" technique can widen baby's gape while they remain latched
• Most latch problems can be improved without constant relatching, which frustrates babies
• When basic techniques don't solve issues, deeper assessment of oral anatomy may be needed
• Support is available through hospital lactation consultants and private practice consultants
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Show Credits

Host: Angie Rosier 
Music: Michael Hicks 
Photographer: Toni Walker
Episode Artwork: Nick Greenwood 
Producer: Gillian Rosier Frampton
Voiceover: Ryan Parker