Getting a Good Latch

Getting a Good Latch

Update: 2025-08-25
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Latching. It’s the basis of a good breastfeeding relationship. But how do you
know if your baby has a good latch? Listen in today as Dianne and Abby discuss
latching, what constitutes a good latch and what is a bad latch.

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Things we talked about:
Latching is where it all begins [9:00 ]
Painful latch [9:55 ]
Position for a deep latch [13:27 ]
Breast support [15:30 ]
Babies need help [17:38 ]
Wide open mouth [25:05 ]
Tight muscles [26:42 ]
Help with coordination [27:22 ]
Helping a sleepy baby feed [30:30 ]
Feeds take longer in the beginning [33:31 ]

Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!
https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/043-babies-that-wont-dont-latch/

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/latch-regression/

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Here is how you can connect with Dianne and Abby:
AbbyTheuring ,https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.com

Dianne Cassidy @diannecassidyibclc, http://www.diannecassidyconsulting.com

Music we use:
Music: Levels of Greatness from; We Used to Paint Stars in the Sky (2012)
courtesy of Scott Holmes at freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott Holmes

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