Every baby is different, but mine didn't have a problem and she took to breastfeeding right away. She always latched fine and she never refused to nurse. During her 2nd day, I remember allowing her to nurse as long as she wanted. She nursed a total of 45 minutes on one side!
Even though I was so happy that we were on a good path of nursing, when I finally introduced her to a pacifier or bottle - she refused it! I tried and tried, but nothing worked. I even dipped the pacifier in Karo syrup, and she still didn't want it.
From my experience I suggest introducing either a pacifier or bottle sooner than 2 weeks. If you are wanting to pump and feed, a bottle is the only way you'll be able to feed your baby. Also, a pacifier can come in handy. Especially in public when you need to "pacify" your baby until you can nurse them. We never had this option. On the bright side, we won't have to take it away from her. Take it from me, introduce what you plan to use early.
Here she is with a pacifier. I think this is the only time we took a picture with it in her mouth.
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