My daughter has been a great eater and latching on and everything right form the start. Just a day or so ago whenever she eats she takes a little at a time, and fusses after being latched on for about 30 seconds or so. Is this something i should be concerned about, or how to stop her from doing that, what can be causing it, Did you have that problem. Any sugestions please, and thanks for your response.
2007-06-29 03:30:54 · 7 answers · asked by Haley 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
You may have eaten something that she does not like - some foods can make your milk taste off to baby.
She may have an ear infection - do either or both of her ears look pink either on the outside, the inside, or near the jaw joint? Does she grab her ear or move her head away from you when she seems fussy? Then take her to your pediatrician.
She may have a minor subluxation (kink in her alignment of the jaw or neck). How was your birth? Did you have a cesarean, did you have a vaginal but they pull on babies head? Did you have a vacuum or forceps birth? If any of these are yes, she might have a misalignement that is just starting to really bother her.., then I would take her to a chiropractor who is learned in infant alignment.
Good luck and keep at it!
2007-06-29 03:53:47 · answer #1 · answered by Nicole D 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I had a similar problem with my daughter about the same stage in nursing and was very frustrated. My lactation consultant helped me figure out I had a very fast let down and it was actually kind of spraying and gaging the baby and that's why she was pulling away and crying. If that is what may be going on for you best suggestion I have for you is trying different positions nursing so that gravity isn't making the flow worse. Have you tried nursing laying on your side? For me that was a great help. If that doesn't work you can try pumping or hand expressing a little off before latching her on to avoid that initial burst of milk flow. Your flow/supply will adjust itself to baby's needs soon. Pumping Could aggravate the situation tho as it may increase your supply if you do it often because your body may think you are needing more. Do what works to get you thru for now. She will also get to be a more experienced nurser as she gets older and will be able to handle it better.
Good Luck! and keep it up it's So worth it :-)!
2007-06-29 10:39:15 · answer #2 · answered by abbersmomma 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The only thing I can think of is it either doesn't taste the same to her, or there isn't enough coming out and it's frustrating her. Does your flow still seem to be plentiful? If so, then maybe she is having tummy pains? Have you been eating spicy foods? Just some things to investigate and hopefully you'll figure out what she's fussing about! Good luck. I had to give up breastfeeding after 3 weeks w/both my babies b/c I didn't produce enough. (I had breast reduc. surgery yrs. ago). But I hope you can keep your little one on track and get what she's trying to tell you!
2007-06-29 10:43:29 · answer #3 · answered by Jenintn 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I breastfed my daughter the first year and am still breastfeeding her, she is 14 months. My daughter would do that also at times. She would eat for a few minutes and stop and then we would do this on and off for I don't know how long. I think that her tummy hurt or she was just fussy. But it doesn't mean that your daughter wants to stop breastfeeding. As my daughter got older and started teething, she would also do this. But she still wanted to breastfeed, her gums just hurt her. It could have been something you ate, but I doubt it. But I am sure that this is normal because my daughter also did this also. Keep on breastfeeding and good luck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2007-06-29 10:44:19 · answer #4 · answered by Michelle W 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Might be changes in your breasts. Did you use the breast pump? Using the breast pump will change your nipples and that will make the baby fussy. If you are not already with W.I.C. then i would suggest you do. Nutritionists can help you with any health & breastfeeding questions & some food vouchers for only pregnant/breastfeeding women infants and children up to 5yrs.
http://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/
Oh, when i was breastfeeding my daughter, she was throwing it up one day. Figured out it was because i drank too much orange juice the day before.
What you eat and drink will effect your breast milk.
2007-06-29 10:42:19 · answer #5 · answered by Onomatopoeia 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The most likely cause is that you have added something into your diet since her birth that does not agree with her. Chocolate, and cruciform vegetables are the most common offenders. Also garlic and onions.
Cruciform vegetables (cabbage, broccoli, etc.) gave my babies terrible gas, and I've heard that garlic and onions can give the milk a bad taste.
2007-06-29 10:38:33 · answer #6 · answered by correrafan 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
check with your doctor. are you experiencing "let down" before she begins fussing? breast feeding is supply and demand. maybe try letting her wait longer between feedings. ??? check with your doctor!
2007-06-29 10:40:38 · answer #7 · answered by florida-native 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋