The subconscious ability to funnel survival resources is a beneficial adaptation to keep us alive, but can have profound impacts on movement when stress is chronic. It may take several days of short exercise sessions to be effective. Begin as in exercise 1, but turn finger over and press down on the back of tongue and draw slowly out, with downward and forward toward lips pressure on tongue. Nipple shields are particularly appropriate for premature infants, who may have smaller mouths or diminished sucking capacity. Using pillows and other aids, you can position your baby for optimum latch and sucking.