Signs of a poor latch:
- Your nipples are sore during the whole feeding, or are cracked or bleeding
- Your nipples are creased or slanted when the baby comes off the breast
- When the baby sucks you hear clicking or smacking sounds
- The baby is coming off the breast repeatedly after only a few sucks
- The baby’s cheeks are dimpling in with each suck
- The baby acts hungry all the time after nursing
- The baby has less than 6-8 wet diapers
Source: Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
- Link: https://www.chop.edu/pages/breastfeeding-tips-beginners
