Ok she is nipple confused I stick her on there but she cries and shakes her head I still keep trying though sometimes she clamps on but only for a second or 2, for the nurse who said don't put my breast milk in with her formula they where letting me do that in the hospital she was born in so I would think it would be ok , plus she is still getting some kind of form of breast milk. so how could this not be a good thing?
2006-09-16 14:52:17 · 12 answers · asked by chemicalbrothers13 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
no one said it would be easy
2006-09-16 14:53:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I know how frustrating trying to breastfeed a newborn can be, but try to relax. Your milk will flow much easier if you are relaxed. Are your breasts engorged so that she can't latch on properly? Is she getting any milk? I would advise against mixing formula with the breast milk until you have a good supply of milk built up. Pumping would be ok, exept that your milk won't come in as well either. When my 4th child was born, he had to take a bottle the first day due to my medical problems and I had a terrible time getting him to breastfeed at first. But I was very stubborn and insisted that he only be breastfed. He had a little nipple confusion at first, but finally took to the breast. I used kellymom.com quite a bit for help. Check it out it has lots of helpful info and can hook you up to a lactation consultant for more help.
Also the type of breast pump you are using will make a difference with how much milk you get. I tried a cheap battery powered pump at first with very little success. Then I bought a hospital grade pump - Medela pump in style is a good one among others. Those do the job and are almost as good as the baby at getting the milk. Please keep us updated on how she does and hang in there. :-)
2006-09-16 22:07:53 · answer #2 · answered by scimathteacher 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you give her formula she will probably never take the breast because a bottle is easier for them to drink from. I would persist with the breast for a few days...she will get the idea. Make sure she takes most of the areola into her mouth and not just the nipple....relax and let your milk down. Dont force her head onto the breast either..they often balk at that. Just relax and do what feels natural. If you still have problems I would call the hospital you had her in and ask them.
2006-09-16 21:57:05 · answer #3 · answered by dragonrider707 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm guessing the nurse meant not to mix the formula with breastmilk... but use water to mix it. It should be really good if you add some breastmilk once the formula is mixed as she will then get some antibodies too.
I would advise you to see a lactation consultant. We had a mum in our breastfeeding group at Child and Youth Health who pumped every feed for 8 weeks because her baby wouldn't latch on or suck. After 2 sessions with the lactation consultant the baby was exclusively feeding from the breast. (They worked on correct technique and persevered with getting the baby to feed - only do this under medical supervision.)
So there is hope if you want to go back to breastfeeding. Goodluck and remember that any breastmilk is better than none so if you are able to give your daughter any at all - go for it!
2006-09-16 22:27:45 · answer #4 · answered by EC Mama 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try putting her on the breast when she's sleepy or relaxed- if she likes baths, try taking her in the tub with you and offer her the boob there.
Look around and see if you can find bottle nipples that are more designed for breastfed babies (many nipples promote nipple confusion more than they have to), and switch to those. Or, better yet, see if you can find a lactaid (I posted a link in your other question) instead.
The nurse is wrong; there's no reason not to put your milk in with the formula. They feed preemies that in the hospital all the time.
Again, good luck.
2006-09-16 21:59:24 · answer #5 · answered by kalirush 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hospital gave me nipple shiled (from medela is a good one). they are not expensive at all. This helped a lot! to latch the baby back on. But always give a breast first and then put the shield on, so the baby will be aware that your nipple still exists:) I used it for about 2 weeks, and after she deosn't need the shild any more.
2006-09-17 00:44:25 · answer #6 · answered by Jul 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she won't latch on and you are both getting frustrated. Why don't you just pump the milk and put it in a bottle for her. You don't have to mix it with formula just use the breastmilk you pump.
2006-09-16 21:55:07 · answer #7 · answered by Jen G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do what you feel is right. If she's not breastfeeding, you have to give her a bottle or she'll starve to death. I was unable to breastfeed due to health problems and my baby is healthy & happy at 9 months old :)
2006-09-16 21:58:47 · answer #8 · answered by Jessica 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
II thInk yooh should call and ask the docter to be sure
2006-09-16 21:54:59 · answer #9 · answered by H0LLYWOOD* 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
JUST KEEP TRYING she will get it sooner or later you just have to relaxe and be patient with her ...trust me i am breastfeeding as we speak lol.
2006-09-16 21:57:07 · answer #10 · answered by Crystal M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that is a story that does not seem to have a question.
2006-09-16 21:53:55 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋