H.J.
Hi Waneta,
This is H. Jarrard. I came into your dentist office for my exam with my 6 month old son Brandon a couple weeks ago. I actually loved the lactation consultant, Missy Nicklson, next door to you at the pediatric office Kid's First ###-###-####. Brandon and I had some trouble latching on at first. Missy was very patient, calm and helpful. She watched the way I was nursing and offered some great suggestions.
Also, I started nursing with a nipple shield. I don't know if you have tried one but that seemed to help us learn how to nurse. I think I used the nipple shield until Brandon was like 2-3 months old.
Also, the breast feeding pillow called the
"My Brestfriend pillow" from BabiesRus helped us alot. (you can also purchase this pillow on line.) This breastfeeding pillow is different from the boppy and helps to lay the baby much closer to you on flat surface which is easier for feeding.
Good luck! Feel free to call me if you have any additional questions.
H. Jarrard ###-###-#### cell