The Good Life Learning, LLC

‼️Clear physical signs your baby has a GOOD latch (the kind you can actually see & feel not just guess)‼️

Because nobody tells you what it really looks like in real life…

✨ You’ll SEE it:
• Mouth wide open (like they’re taking a big bite, not just the tip)
• Lips flanged out , not tucked in
• Chin pressed into your breast, nose lightly touching
• Cheeks full & rounded (no dimpling)

✨ You’ll FEEL it:
• Deep pulling or tugging , not sharp, pinchy pain
• Initial latch discomfort fades, not worsens
• A steady, rhythmic sucking pattern

✨ Baby will DO this:
• Suck → swallow → pause (not frantic nibbling)
• You may hear soft swallows 🥹
• Stay latched without constantly slipping

✨ After the feed:
• Ni**le comes out round (not flattened or lipstick shaped)
• Baby looks calm, relaxed, satisfied
• Your body feels relieved, not sore and tense

💡 Quiet signs moms don’t hear enough:
• Little ear wiggles while sucking
• Letdown starts easier over time
• Baby looks focused, not just comfort suckling

If it hurts the entire time or feels like a pinch… that’s not something you just “push through”

Why “just fixing the tongue” is not enough for
breastfeeding...
The tongue does not function in isolation. Its movement is
influenced by cranial alignment, jaw motion, cervical
mobility, and nervous system regulation.
When cranial distortion patterns are present, tongue
function can appear restricted even when the tissue itself
is not the primary problem. Addressing structure and
neurological organization is often what allows feeding to
truly improve.
For breastfeeding support and cranial care in the Sacramento/Davis and Vacaville areas: www.thegoodlifedavischiropractic.com
Are you a chiropractor or birth professional ready to learn more? Head to www.thegoodlifelearning.com to
see upcoming seminars.