A strong and effective latch is essential for successful breastfeeding, especially in the early days. A weak or shallow latch can lead to soreness, bleeding, and even secondary problems like an infection. Incorrect latching also increases the risk of your baby developing nipple thrush or other types of mastitis.  A good latch breastfeeding is not only comfortable for both mom and child but it also helps them both to extract more milk from the breast and eliminate those sore, ‘tender’ nipples once and for all! Read on to find out...