@dr.kavita.t: A lot of you with variants of normal might read this and feel upset and invalidated as feeding didn't go as planned. I understand it's frustrating when someone tells you that something can be done when it didn't happen for you. I want to acknowledge that and offer an explanation. We do not have lactation being taught through structured systems. Our field is doing an incredible job but we are plugging holes quickly without indeoth thought. Common practice becomes the norm and with this there is an implication that that norm is based in evidence. When in fact it is based on repeated practice. Just remember 16- 20% of population have nip diff. That's someherr between million 665 to 800 million women/ AFABs. It's not rare. And in many other places where they have not lost the societal and community knowledge of breastfeeding the difference is not an issue. What and how we're teaching is the issue. Hope this helps people feel empowered, beautiful and incredible. As always remember, you're incredible and I'm proud of you! #Breastfeeding #breastfed #latch #postpartum #newborn

DrKavita MBBS FRACGP DCH IBCLC

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