![]() Slow weight gain or weight loss with infrequent stooling (less than 3-4 x a day in the first eight weeks) is a sign that intake may be a problem.īecause these babies struggle with getting enough to gain well, they also struggle with draining the breast well. They may eat enough to meet their pee requirements (6-8 wet diapers per day) but may regularly go days without stooling. Tips For Breastfeeding Your Baby That Has A High Palate Do Breast Compressionsīabies with high palates often struggle with slow weight gain. Pop on and off the breast because breathing through their nose is challenging due to small or malformed sinuses Have a hypersensitive gag reflex not allowing for a deep latch. ![]() leading to engorgement, plugged ducts, or weight gain issues. Not be able to generate enough vacuum pressure to remove milk. How Does A High Palate Affect Breastfeeding?Ī high palate can affect breastfeeding in many ways. ![]() Once you see lots of high palates, it's easy to identify the differences between the different types. Vaulted palates, in my experience, are the least common and associated with any one cause. Vaulted Palates have a similar appearance to channel palates, but the shape and slope of the arch are a bit different. Channel palates are most common in babies who had prolonged intubation with endotracheal tubes, who excessively suck on their pacifier or thumb, or who have genetic conditions. Realistically, the type of high palate your baby has doesn't matter much, but it may explain what has led to the high arching.īubble palates are very common in babies with tongue ties and are the most common shape I see in my practice. It's generally accepted that there are three main types of high palate: Bubble, Channel & Vaulted. Providers classify high palates based on the shape of the arching. A narrow palate is when the roof of the mouth is less wide than expected. A high palate typically occurs with a narrow palate. When the roof of the mouth rises higher than usual, it's called a high palate. My best advice is to schedule an appointment with an oral function savvy IBCLC who can help you address ALL the issues leading to stressful or painful feeding in a way that is tailored to your baby's specific needs.īut before we jump right into the tips- First some background information. Though unlikely (and not specific to any particular tip on this list), In some cases, trying to resolve issues with breastfeeding on your own can lead to worsening feeding problems. ![]() A high palate - or the tongue tie that has caused the high palate- may not be the only thing impacting your baby's breastfeeding. Which tips work for you will depend on what struggles your baby has with breastfeeding & the underlying causes of the challenges. ![]() Every baby is unique Two babies can have the same shape & type of high palate and struggle with different things with breastfeeding. These are strategies I use in my practice to help make breastfeeding more manageable. In this article, I will offer a few tips that may make breastfeeding your baby easier. ( I promise you're not bad at it!) Other times, news of a high palate can feel devastating- yet another thing that makes it feel impossible that you'll ever reach your breastfeeding goals. Sometimes, learning that your baby has a high palate can be relieving- an explanation for why breastfeeding is so hard & reassurance that it's not just that you're bad at breastfeeding. Breastfeeding a baby with a high palate can be overwhelming, frustrating & painful. ![]()
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