after about 5 mins he starts bobing around and getting frustrated. he's 5 wks old. he doesn't seem to have wind and there's still milk flowing.
2007-10-22 19:09:47 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
You sort of have to help him keep the breast in his mouth. You sort of have to shove it in so he latches on strong and then keep it in there until he's really good at it. You can check with a doctor or the la leche league to help you. Good luck!
2007-10-22 19:15:28 · answer #1 · answered by Precious 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maybe you're waiting too long to feed him. That could be the root of his frustration. My daughter does it every once in awhile and it's usually becuase she's worked up over something--- she may be too hungry or bothered by noise, just depends. So maybe try altering what you're doing while breastfeeding. Catch his hunger earlier, soothe him, be in a quiet place, get a comfy pillow for him etc... Or it could be something in your milk--- have you been eating something different lately or more of something in particular??? He could also be wanting more milk because he's growing and it's just not flowing quickly enough. Or it could be the opposite, some babies get frustrated becuase the milk flow is too fast. Is your milk supply ok? Another thing is that his mouth may be irritated. Thrush can do this, so you may want to check his mouth or check your breasts. Sometimes Thrush doesn't show signs as early as it is contracted, so keep an eye out. Hope this gives some insight. Try some things to figure out what it is becuase your little guy seem upset about something :-)
Also! My daughter is congested and sometimes if I don't have her nose suctions well we have a hard time breastfeeding. She feels like she can't breathe very well, and naturally, she thinks it's the breast causing it so she pulls off and has a hard time staying latched and bobs her head in frustration. Poor girl!
2007-10-23 02:30:51 · answer #2 · answered by throughthebackyards 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He might have a cold and a plugged up nose.
He might just be moving around too much.
Don't get frustrated. The older they get, the better they get. It's like riding a bicycle. They learn fast.
2007-10-23 02:16:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
breast feeding is way harder than most people would guess.
we finally gave up and use a breast pump exclusively. it works well for baby and mother though it takes alot of time because expressing milk and feeding are now 2 seperate activities.
good luck!
2007-10-23 02:40:39 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi there i have a baby as well and when i was breastfeeding i would hold my breast sometimes even sord of pinch my nipple and put it in babys mouth and lay on your side lay baby next to you on bed and just dont lean to close to face just enough were the baby latches on and doesnt sufficate ok hope that helps
2007-10-23 02:46:15 · answer #5 · answered by aandf 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Does he have a stuffy nose? If he does, maybe he's just coming up for air.
2007-10-23 02:18:51 · answer #6 · answered by andyg77 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My daughter would do this for hours until about two months........less frequently by two months...she screamed, to boot.......good luck....i think they just have to get used to us, and vice versa....everything will be fine
2007-10-23 02:19:56 · answer #7 · answered by devotedtothem 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋