https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 09 May 2026 00:00:36 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/circumcision-and-breast-feeding#post-1715132 Sun, 22 Jun 2014 18:08:11 +0000 MamaMoose 1715132@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lollipop: try using a nipple shield. It may be easier for him to transition to and it will protect your nipple a bit. If you can get him to use it just until he gets the milk flowing and then try to unlatch and relatch without the shield. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/circumcision-and-breast-feeding#post-1715104 Sun, 22 Jun 2014 17:27:54 +0000 lollipop 1715104@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Fortunately with the pumping, my milk has come in. I think he has a case of nipple confusion since we had to use the bottle to feed him. Day 2 to 4 were really challenging because I think he was in pain and my breasts were super engorged, making it even harder for him to latch. Thus, fast forward to day 9, we still haven't had a successful bf session. He pulls and yank at my nipple causing quite a bit of pain so then I gave up and give him the pumped milk in a bottle instead. Hopefully the LC can help us this week. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/circumcision-and-breast-feeding#post-1714850 Sun, 22 Jun 2014 12:07:34 +0000 merbaby14 1714850@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm sorry you're experiencing this - hope it gets better soon!</p> <p>We did not have any issue after DS's circ on Day 2. It didn't seem that it bothered him at all actually</p> <p>Is your LO showing any other signs of discomfort down there? I'm certainly no expert but my hunch would be that the new latch issue isn't necessarily related to the circ (especially if he seems fine otherwise).</p> <p>Good luck - I'm sure things will improve for you guys! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/circumcision-and-breast-feeding#post-1714751 Sun, 22 Jun 2014 10:33:32 +0000 oscarthegoon 1714751@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>circumcision did not have an effect on nursing for either of my boys (also on day 2). i wonder if something else may be going on. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/circumcision-and-breast-feeding#post-1714737 Sun, 22 Jun 2014 10:14:32 +0000 hilsy85 1714737@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hm are you sure your milk is in? I would be surprised if the circ is still affecting him now, 9 days out. Are you getting enough milk when you pump? </p> <p>I hope the LC is helpful! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/circumcision-and-breast-feeding#post-1714675 Sun, 22 Jun 2014 09:08:59 +0000 MoonMoon 1714675@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm sorry you guys are having trouble, and I hope the LC can help!</p> <p>I don't have any experience, but I remember my OB saying if I wanted to have her circumcise my son, I should bring him in around day 8 or 9, when breastfeeding had been established.</p> <p>ETA-I realize this response might sound really unhelpful, I didn't mean for that, just wanted to answer the question of whether the two things might be related. I'm sure you guys will resolve the issue and have a great nursing relationship! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/circumcision-and-breast-feeding#post-1714671 Sun, 22 Jun 2014 09:02:35 +0000 lollipop 1714671@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My DS latch on great the first day post birth and i thought we were doing so well ( i know, only 1 day). On day 2, we had him circumcised and i think perhaps because of the pain, poor guy did not want to latch at all and now on day 9, he still isn't able to latch properly. I had to pump and bottle feed him since he's tugging on my nipple out of frustration, making nursing attempts quite painful. Will be seeing a LC in the next few days but i'm curious if anyone went through the same thing? </p>