I have a month old baby boy named Aiden.It sounds like he's getting a lot of air when he's nursing, and suffers from alot of gas I think because of it. Is there something I could do differrently to correct this?
2006-08-18 10:40:37 · 16 answers · asked by prettylittlepowderkeg 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
The truth is there is no air in breast milk if the baby is latched on correctly. If he is stuffed up in the nose he may be having to breathe through his mouth. Talk quietly too him and tell him to slow down that you aren't going anywhere and he can take his time to eat and breathe too.
You may need to siphon his nose before he nurses so he can breathe better.
2006-08-18 10:49:53 · answer #1 · answered by Jessica M 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If he is swallowing air when nursing, then he isn't latched on properly. After all, there is no air in your breasts. :-) You need to look over your positioning and latch to see if there is something that can be corrected to fix your problem. I strongly suggest that you contact a Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) or a La Leche League Leader to check your latch. A LLL Leader will help you for FREE. The link below may be helpful to you for now in getting a good latch.
The football hold or the cross cradle hold are good for you to have good control of baby's head. Make sure baby's mouth is open WIDE. You want LOTS of breast tissue in there....most of your areola should disappear in baby's mouth. Baby should take most of the breast tissue in with the lower jaw and baby's top lip will end up near the nipple.
Hope this helps!
2006-08-18 10:50:58 · answer #2 · answered by momma2mingbu 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gas might be from what foods your eating...
If hes not latching on good he may be " slobbering" wipe off the area and let him continue.
He cant get air unless he has a gap around where he is sucking, since breast milk does not have air like a baby bottle.
If you continue to have hard time nursing, contact your hospital birthing section to see if you can come in or talk to a nurse.
(Also Leche league is for breastfeeding Moms, I dont know if they are still around for help and support)
2006-08-18 10:48:20 · answer #3 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When my daughter was a newborn, she did the same thing. We tried different nipples (if you are bottlefeeding) and found the Nuk brand worked very well. They were more shaped like a baby's mouth. I'd definitely call your pediatrician in any case. It might be the formula that he is having trouble with. If the nipple switch doesn't work (or you are breastfeeding), try burping him multiple times during a feeding. With my daughter, we would burp after every ounce. It cut down on gas and the amount of spitup afterward.
2006-08-18 10:48:08 · answer #4 · answered by Alicia L 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Make sure he is latched on to more than just the nipple. If his mouth is open wide enough he should get enough of the breast so that there aren't any gaps for air to get through. Make sure that he is also breathing easily while eating. Hold the part of the breast slightly in where his nose comes into contact with the breast to make sure he isn't struggling to breathe.
If he is latching on well, you might check to make sure his mouth is formed correctly. A cleft palate can sometimes be found this way.
2006-08-18 10:48:47 · answer #5 · answered by Pathfinder 1 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Call your local hospital and ask to speak to a lactation consultant. Their services are free...that's what they are there for. Sometimes you can go to a breastfeeding clinic...where you sit there and feed your baby and they give you tips on how to make it easier. Sounds like you have a latching on problem
2006-08-18 12:16:38 · answer #6 · answered by mommy_2_liam 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try burping him more. Not just at the end of the feeding, but maybe 2 or 3 times during the feeding. Also try Mylicon drops. You can get them at Target/Walmart. Also, be very cautious of what you eat. Any and all green veggies. Especially broccoli. Anything spicy. Anything that gives you gas...ect.
2006-08-18 10:47:42 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think you should seek help. There are so many resources for this. Here are a few:
International Lactation Consultant Association 919-861-5577
www.breastfeeding.com
www.breastfeedingonline.com/help
Or better yet, call your doctor.
Best wishes to you and your baby.
2006-08-18 10:46:50 · answer #8 · answered by blackchina48 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Be sure he is latching on to your whole nipple, and make sure he is elevated while eating. Sucking while in the supine position can cause earaches and ear problems in the eustachian tubes too. As long as he is passing the gas he shouldnt have a tummy ache.
2006-08-18 10:49:56 · answer #9 · answered by el 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If he's latching on correctly, his mouth should form a seal around your whole areola. It may be in your diet... With my first son, whenever I drank apple juice, he would get the worst gas pains...
Good luck, it does get easier.... And great job breastfeeding!!
2006-08-18 10:50:24 · answer #10 · answered by O'Faolain 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋