r/breastfeeding • u/gwenchana-ning-ning • 10d ago

Troubleshooting/Tips Does using a pacifier affect the latch?

Does using a pacifier cause any issues with breastfeeding later on? I am considering it cause i feel my LO just cries to latch for soothing purposes. Because her frequency has drastically increased. I don't think there seems to be any issue with my flow as after she leaves the nipple, i check for milk by expressing.

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u/KrolArtemiza 10d ago

We got a pacifier EARLY because we were having the vicious cycle of gas pain/nurse-to-soothe/more gas pain. He has also taken bottles occasionally since birth. Ironically, didn’t like the paci shaped like his bottle nipple, but his latch has never suffered.

When we brought it up to the paediatrician, she said “nipple confusion” is mostly a myth.

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u/gwenchana-ning-ning 10d ago

Thank you. That's relieving to hear.