My three month old has been breastfeeding the whole three months with an occasional bottle that has been pumped from me. Lately she has been pulling away and not wanting to nurse as if she is not getting anything and cries hystarically. The milk is there. What can I do? Is she telling me she's done with breastfeeding? Never breastfed before so I do not know. Anything would be helpful. thankyou.
2006-09-26 09:25:50 · 6 answers · asked by jmcafamily 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
My 4 month old tended to have expressed breast milk, but we would have at least 1 nursing session a day. He has recently done the same - he pulls away screaming! We're just on bottles now - it's heart breaking when they've had enough - but they do tend to let you know. Is he drinking from bottles ok? Bottles are much easier for them - he may just be frustrated at the flow from the breast. Keep expressing for now and offer her the breast - see if she re-latch without the screaming. However, if it persists, and she seems happy drinking from the bottles - maybe it's time to switch - she's growing up fast, and it has to happen sometime - go with what makes her happy. Trust your own judgement on the matter - whether you continue trying to breast feed, pump and feed, formula feed, or a mixture of all 3 - you've got to do what makes you and her happy.
2006-09-28 07:36:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My advice is to try and continue breastfeeding. She may be latching on wrong and not getting enough milk. I had some problems at first with breastfeeding my daughter and that was the main problem. You might want to consider consulting a lactation specialist. They can evaluate the way you are breastfeeding and give you advice on what you may be doing wrong. I talked to someone who was able to help me continue breastfeeding. I was able to breastfeed my daughter for 16 months. Your local WIC office always has someone available to talk with, although I'm not sure if they only help women who are participating in the program. You can also call your local hospital and see if they have a lactation specialist available to speak with, or you may find the following info useful:
Le Leche League International. The oldest name in the breastfeeding arena, this worldwide organization has counselors and group leaders nationally and internationally. To access its huge database of experts, visit the web site: www.laleche.org. Or call (800) LALECHE. You can also try your local telephone directory under La Leche League, where you might find a local chapter.
International Lactation Consultant Association. This group helps train lactation consultants worldwide and provides many of the guidelines and training materials used to teach breastfeeding counselors. Visit its web site, www.ILCA.org, to access a national database of experts. You can also email info@ilca.org or call (919) 861-5577.
Hope all goes well and you can continue breastfeeding.
Good Luck
2006-09-26 16:59:48 · answer #2 · answered by jjb10981 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The U.S. Health Department strongly suggest a minimum of 12 months of breastfeeding and for optimal health 36 months, babies can be a bit fussy at times so just relax and remember, the food you eat may cause irritation to the baby or she may not like the taste. your diet will change the taste of breastmilk. Make sure you are not introducing exterior food, any pediatrician in the world suggest you start introducing solids at around six months. From time to time you may have to occassionally pump and dump. Everytime my wife ate tomatoes or thai food the baby refused the breastmilk. Write me through my 360 page if you have any other questions and congratulations, I love parenthood and wouldn't give it up for a billion dollars.
2006-09-26 16:39:24 · answer #3 · answered by raiderking69 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, she's not telling you she's done. She's three months old, where else would she think she's going to get her food?
Find a midwife or lactation consultant--try looking up La Leche League--and please do not stop breastfeeding. This is a bump in the road, and you will get past it. She's not ready to stop for another six months at least. Just stick with it. It really will get better, but find help if you can.
2006-09-26 16:31:58 · answer #4 · answered by smurfette 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your child could have a bad day, or can have some stomach problems or health problems, you have to ask a specialist from a hospital but try to give breast milk how much u can, evan later on 5 month when will start with solid food in parallel.
Your milk can have salt taste, depends on what u eat.Children have no signs abt that.
2006-09-26 16:42:55 · answer #5 · answered by darla 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a 3 week old that absolutly hates the boobie. Since day 4, I have been pumping, and bottle feeding him my breastmilk. Do you have a local wic program in your area? If so, give them a call, they always have a lactation specialist available to speak with you...
2006-09-26 16:31:16 · answer #6 · answered by nellieb_959 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋