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Going Deeper Live Replay: Navigating Nursing Strikes

Avery Young showing how to use a nipple shield to navigate a nursing strike

If your baby has been pulling away at the breast, crying during feeds, or suddenly refusing to latch, it may be a nursing strike or a period of breast refusal—and it can feel heartbreaking. It’s not your fault. This 60 minute Go Deeper live replay can help you unpack what might really be going on beneath the surface, and what your baby might be trying to tell you.

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Here's what's inside this Go Deeper.

➤ What to do when your baby cries or pulls away at the breast, and what your baby is trying to communicate
➤ Why traditional advice often doesn’t help—and what to try instead
➤ How to rebuild trust and connection during refusal periods
➤ A gentle, pressure-free way to try to reintroduce latching
➤ An overview of the different tools that can help you bridge the gap when your baby is struggling with latching
➤ Reassurance and real strategies for what to do when you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsu...

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Wondering if it will help you overcome your nursing strike?

Here's what's inside this Go Deeper.

➤ What to do when your baby cries or pulls away at the breast, and what your baby is trying to communicate
➤ Why traditional advice often doesn’t help—and what to try instead
➤ How to rebuild trust and connection during refusal periods
➤ A gentle, pressure-free way to try to reintroduce latching
➤ An overview of the different tools that can help you bridge the gap when your baby is struggling with latching
➤ Reassurance and real strategies for what to do when you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure navigating a nursing strike

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It really depends on what’s going on underneath—why they’re refusing, and how long it’s been happening.

Some babies make big progress in just a few days. For others, especially if there’s been ongoing breast refusal or a true nursing strike, it can take a few weeks or more.

Your baby sets the pace, and that’s why patience matters more than pressure.

There’s still hope—truly. I’ve seen babies as old as 10 months latch for the very first time.

The key is understanding your baby’s reflexes so you can figure out which part of the latching process needs support. Once you know that, you can start exploring gentle, pressure-free tools to help.

Even if your baby has never latched or has shown strong breast refusal, there’s still time to figure this out.

You can get them all from Amazon, but my favorite place to get them is a shop called Lactation Hub. It's a small, woman-owned business run by an IBCLC and focused entirely on feeding tools that actually work. Shipping is fast, and the care behind it shows.

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About the Author

Hi! I’m Avery—an IBCLC and educator with over twenty-five years of experience. I started this blog because I know how overwhelming it can feel when feeding doesn’t go the way it’s “supposed to.” After helping hundreds (and hundreds) of families, I wanted a place to share what I’ve learned—clearly, honestly, and without all the noise.

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Going Deeper Live Replay: Navigating Nursing Strikes

Wondering if it will help you overcome your nursing strike?

Here's what's inside this Go Deeper.

Wondering if it will help you overcome your nursing strike?

Here's what's inside this Go Deeper.

Have More Questions?

Have a question I missed? Ask right here.

Ready for More? Check out these related blogs.

What to Do If Your 10-Month-Old Suddenly Refuses to Nurse

How To Get A Deep Latch With A Nipple Shield

5 Tricks for Latching with Flat Nipples

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Going Deeper Live Replay: Navigating Nursing Strikes

Wondering if it will help you overcome your nursing strike?

Here's what's inside this Go Deeper.

Wondering if it will help you overcome your nursing strike?

Here's what's inside this Go Deeper.

Have More Questions?

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What to Do If Your 10-Month-Old Suddenly Refuses to Nurse

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5 Tricks for Latching with Flat Nipples

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