My one month old baby will nurse and completly empty my breast and then a few moments later act like she is starving. I know she is getting enough because she has plenty of wet and soiled diapers and she is gaining weight. However it seems she is not getting satisfied, I know she likes to suckle so I try to giver her a pacifier but she is not intrested. Has anyone had this experience? I am drinking plenty of water and eating very healthy I also drink fenugreek tea to help with lacation. Last night I was up until 6am nursing around the clock and she would fall asleep then wake up a few moments later screaming. I am taking her to the Doctor next week just wanted to know if any Moms out there had something similar and what did you do. Thanks!!
2007-08-04 06:14:44 · 12 answers · asked by Rosie 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
This is my 3rd baby and I nursed my other two for about a year each. It is funny how different they all are.
2007-08-04 06:23:02 · update #1
Hi Sarah, boy your story brings back memories. That was just like my little girl. Like some people mentioned, keep her on the breast as long as she wants, even if you think the breast is empty. You'll always have a few more drops, and eventually if she keeps sucking, you 'll have another letdown. Another thing to check, is to make sure she burps after feedings. Even if she falls asleep. My baby took a long time to burp, so I thought she didn't need to. But she did. Keep her on your shoulder a few minutes, maybe up to 15, and when she burps put her back on your breasts, to see if she wants a bit more. Then put her in bed. That 'll also put her in deeper sleep, so maybe she won't wake up after a few minutes.
Other than that, don't try to delay feedings, and if she has enough wet diapers and is gaining enough weight, don't give her formula either. Formula is a vicious cycle, and it'll decrease your supply. Plus, do you really want to start sterilizing bottles and boiling water, if your baby doesn't really need it? Just nurse her as often as she wants. If you don't mind try taking her to bed with you. That way you can get some extra rest, witch will help your supply, and also being close to her will increase your supply too.
Keep drinking lots of water, and fenugreek, but fenugreek capsules, combined with blessed thistle capsules, are more effective. Also raspberry leaf tea is an excellent one, and it'll help your uterus shrink back to normal.
See what the doctor says, and if she's gaining enough weight, just relax and keep nursing. Babies at this age also have gas sometimes, little aches and pains, etc. Suckling and being close to mommy helps all of that. So just be patient, know you're doing the best thing for her, and enjoy your little bundle of joy, that as you know will grow up too quickly...:)
Congratulations on your baby, and on sticking to breastfeeding even though it's so hard sometimes.
Feel free to contact me too. I went through the exact same thing. Good luck!
2007-08-05 01:06:42 · answer #1 · answered by chloe 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like she has gas. Be sure to burp her after every 10 minutes of nursing. If patting on the back doesn't work, try laying her face down across your lap and rub her back in a circular motion. A bubble in the tummy can cause pain when one is only a month old, so make sure all that air gets out. Try having her nurse for 10 minutes on each breast, rather than one breast for the full feeding.
Good job, by the way!
2007-08-04 06:25:31 · answer #2 · answered by Cheryl G 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
at one more she is also looking to comfort nurse....been there many of nights. Dont switch the breast to quick....baby needs the hind milk with is the "fatty" part. If your switching to quickly she may be getting to much foremilk and not "emptying" the breast. You could try block nursing for a few days.
Keep up with the fenugreek it help my supply alot. Keep in my Supply and Demand as well.
Are you co-sleeping?
She could be hitting a growth spurt too.
You should check out the message boards at www.breastfeeding.com the moms there are great and you could get alot more advice and tips from them
Hang in there mama
2007-08-04 07:47:04 · answer #3 · answered by JUST JOKING 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My daughter did this around that age too. She just loved to suckle. I tried to feed her as often as she wanted to nurse to be sure that I incresed my milk when she was having a growth spurt, but lots of times she would just spit up the extra milk, because she was already full. This told me that she just wanted to nurse as a pacifier.
My husband would take her and walk with her and she would take the pacifier better for him, because then she wasnt smelling the milk like when I was holding her. She would usually calm down after a little bit and go right to sleep. He is really patient and loves the fact that we dont have to pay for formula ( there are lots of other benefits too, but this one is probably his favorite :o)
Sometimes though we would offer her 1oz of water in a bottle with a slow flowing nipple. Most of the time she would go right to sleep and hardly drink anything at all, she just wanted to suck. Now at 3 months she just uses her pacifier to goto sleep and then spits it right out. But, it is amazing how intense babies can be at such a young age when they want something.
So if you know that she is getting enough milk, try that, but if in doubt, here are some good websites for breastfeeding information.
One more thought: working at a childrens' home and having 9 children can sometimes be busy, so when I am trying to do too much, I have noticed that my milk doesnt let down very well, and sometimes I offer her a 2oz. formula bottle after I have fed her just to see if she is still hungry. If she gobbles it down and then goes to sleep, then I know that she was still hungry. and if you give her the bottle right after your feeding she will still be ready to eat in a few hours when you are full again. This can help until your milk catches up.
Hope it helps! But remember, this too shall pass!
2007-08-04 12:17:28 · answer #4 · answered by housemomof9 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I feel for you. My twin boys were constant snackers and for 6 weeks I did little else but nurse them. Sad because my older son didn't get a lot of attention.
It's hard to have a baby who wants nothing more than to suckle but won't take a pacifier (none of my kids took a pacifier). You know this will calm her down and sometimes it's just the peace we want--not to mention that wonderfully content feeling we have when our baby is close to us.
I'm glad you're taking the issue to your doctor and I hope you have one you can trust. I had a lactation consultant, which is a good thing because all the males doctors I took my issue to simply told me to stop breast feeding. It may help you and your daughter to simply give her an ounce or two of formula after nursing her.
When I nursed my kids I would feed let them feed on one side, burp them and then let them feed on the other side. It worked fine on the other three but the twins never seemed to get enough, even though I know there was plenty in there and they were getting it.
Good luck!
2007-08-04 06:25:44 · answer #5 · answered by AllGrownUp 3 · 2⤊ 3⤋
Keep her on your breast! Switch her from breast to breast. Even when it feels empty, it's still making milk! I know it's hard, trust me, growth spurts can take so much out of you, but your daughter needs to stay on the breast. Pacifiers will just put the sucking someplace other than your breast and effect your supply. Good luck! Contact me at anytime if you need breastfeeding support. You will succeed, you can do this!
2007-08-04 06:20:48 · answer #6 · answered by ocean's mommy 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes! Finally, someone whose baby is as demanding as mine was! I kept breastfeeding and I NEVER gave formula. Eventually, she had boosted my supply to an acceptable level and the all-day nursing tapered off quickly. She continued nursing until she was 14 months old. (I got pregnant then and my milk dried up) You can keep nursing, and don't let that doctor try to bully you into using formula. You know that your own milk is best for your baby. If you need some support, find a local La Leche League group or any breastfeeding support group. Most doctors are formula pushers because the formula companies swag them with all kinds of cool stuff, then give them false information. Doctors won't even speak to LLL leaders, but they spend loads of time with formula dealers. Let me step off of my soapbox . . .
There, that's better. Honestly, some babies need to nurse all the time. Your baby will grow out of it. You may have trouble keeping up with your baby's growing demand, or maybe your baby just needs that intimate time with you. It will pass, but the benefits of breastfeeding will last a lifetime!
Congratulations.
2007-08-04 06:28:05 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 7⤊ 0⤋
I've bf all of mine and believe me, once they are attached it is very hard to get them on the right schedule because if it's there, they want it. Try playing with her and don't get her too close to your breasts and try to put her off a little more each feeding. My last baby never took a bottle or pacifier. It's very hard, just stick in there. Jennifer
2007-08-04 06:22:02 · answer #8 · answered by Jennifer 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
On demand feeding is what i did. Yeah the growth spurts are a demanding time on you but, it increases your milk production. It's all normal so just feed her when she wants it.
Don't worry about your milk like you said she's wetting her diapers frequently so she's fine. Take care and hang in there you'll be a pro in no time.
2007-08-04 06:36:42 · answer #9 · answered by seagirl 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Stop the tea and or anything else 'different' until you have seen the doctor.
Try laying the infant on your tummy and pat her back, Making low repetitive noises- Like oh oh oh oh while rocking a little.
2007-08-04 06:22:45 · answer #10 · answered by Bemo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋