Why does my newborn sometimes latch on & then start whimpering & release the latch only to start crying & then reattach to the breast (over & over again)?
This is resulting in sleepless nights! Help!
2006-08-28 06:52:00 · 5 answers · asked by Mommy Kai 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Does your baby get any bottles of expressed milk or formula? Or does he get all his food straight from the breast? Sometimes a baby who is getting supplemental bottles will act this way because the "reward" isn't a quick at the breast as it is with a bottle. He could be frustrated that the milk flow isn't coming fast enough? You could try doing breast compressions and see if that helps.
Does your milk practically shoot across the room when you have a letdown? When he pops off, is milk shooting everywhere? Maybe you have a forceful letdown and that is making him pop off. Is he gagging, choking, gulping or gasping when he comes off? If this is the case, you could take him off when you feel your letdown and catch some of the milk that is spraying out in a towel or burp cloth and then put him back on. You can also try positioning him so that he is nursing "uphill" in relation to your breast, so gravity is working AGAINST the flow of milk.
Does this happen at a certain time of day? Sometimes babies will behave like this in the evening because the milk is usually not as plentiful then as other times of day. Try some relaxation exercises and have a drink of water when you sit down to nurse. Imagine the warmth of the milk flowing to fill your breasts and the feeling of tingling and heaviness that comes with letdown. Sometimes this can help trigger the letdown as well. That helped a lot with my second baby who had those "evening fussy spells."
2006-08-28 08:14:55 · answer #1 · answered by momma2mingbu 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
In my experience, this is usually caused by a need to pee or poop. If your baby does this, try taking him off the breast, removing his diaper, and holding him over the toilet for a moment. Make a soothing noise that sounds like running water, for example "Pssshhh"
It is very likely the baby will pee at this time, and will then go back to feeding afterward. The baby may fuss for a moment before peeing. This is because the sensation of having a full bladder is uncomfortable, and it is normal. Your baby will be much more comfortable after going pee, and will sleep better! This will in turn allow you to relax as well.
2006-08-28 14:01:09 · answer #2 · answered by Kathryn A 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There should be a lactation consultant at your local hospital...go in and have a consultation to help you with your latching on problem
2006-08-28 18:34:44 · answer #3 · answered by mommy_2_liam 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
has your milk come fully in ? when it does it will be easier - other wise call the la leche league or the hospital
2006-08-28 14:03:38 · answer #4 · answered by leo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All babies do the same thing. I don't even think babies even know why they do it themselves. They just fuss a little bit, and than go back to eating. It is normal.
2006-08-28 14:00:13 · answer #5 · answered by Cilek 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋