2007-12-10 15:17:19 · 14 answers · asked by Betty C 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Not meaning to sound weird or anything...
but have you tried using a drop of honey on the nipple?
2007-12-12 01:54:22 · answer #1 · answered by >>Phoenix<< 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
First of all, relax ... relax ... relax. Women can get so uptight about breastfeeding these days, but think about it, they've been doing it for thousands of years!!! You will be able to do it. Don't stress out.
To get your milk flowing, try putting a warm rag on your breast and then massaging from the top of your breast down to your nipple many times. Then squeeze a little bit of milk out with your fingers. Let your baby find that and learn what to do.
You girls WILL get the hang of it. It's a natural process. Think of all of the mammals in the world ... they don't go to Yahoo, they just figure it out and do it. And so will you and your daughter.
There are cases of inverted nipples, etc. You can go to a lactation specialist if necessary.
I would highly recommend breastfeeding. It's such a great bond between mother and child. I'm really not a "breastfeeding nazi" ... I just remember how much I enjoyed the experience of nourishing my children naturally. I didn't have to pack bottles when I went shopping, etc. It really is easier.
Good Luck. Be confident. You are a strong woman and you can do this!!! :-)
2007-12-10 23:29:33 · answer #2 · answered by momof3 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I love how at the first sign of problems people tell you to give the child formula--what a bunch of quitters.
You need to give us more info, what's happening? Have you changed lotions, soaps, perfumes so that your smell is different?
Is the baby exclusively breastfed or have you been giving bottles too? Can you get her to nurse sometimes, will she nurse when she's asleep or sleepy? Is it just this one session where she's not nursing or has it been hours and hours?
We need to know more before we can help you with the specifics on what to do...
I CAN tell you that 2 weeks of age your milk supply is still being established, you're both still learning how to nurse, so there's absolutely no reason to give up at this point since whatever the problem is, it can be resolved...
Waiting for more details!
From the link below, which should be your first read:
"In general, a baby who won't nurse, can't nurse. Your goal is to (hopefully) identify why baby can't nurse and either remedy the problem, work around the problem, and/or preserve your milk supply until the problem remedies itself (sometimes necessary for ill, small or premature babies). A board-certified lactation consultant is a great partner to have in this process."
2007-12-10 23:38:43 · answer #3 · answered by maegs33 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
First thing tomorrow call the hospital and speak with their lactation consultant. The hospital should have one even if it's a small hospital. Also La Leche has a website with tons of imformation on breastfeeding and problems with breastfeeding. they also have a number you can call to find the local rep and they will meet with you and baby to figure out whats going on and how to fix it. From what I've been told both options are available at no cost to you. Also be aware that it may be that she's going through a growth spurt so she's hungrier then before. Try to latch her on before she's crying from hunger.
2007-12-10 23:28:20 · answer #4 · answered by starfire978 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You can go back to the hospital where you had her and see a lactation consultant, or call your doctor to see if they can recommend one. Try letter her suck on a bottle for just a few seconds, then put some formula on your nipple and hopefully she'll latch on. It took me at least 6 weeks to get it right with my first child. It can be very frustrating, but it is well worth it in the end. Good luck!
2007-12-10 23:20:56 · answer #5 · answered by Stephanie W 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Contact a certified lactation consultant or La Leche League leader asap and get some in-person help.
Here's some good information in the meantime:
http://www.kellymom.com/bf/concerns/baby/back-to-breast.html
http://www.kellymom.com/bf/start/basics/index.html
http://llli.org/NB/NBearlyweeks.html
2007-12-10 23:43:17 · answer #6 · answered by daa 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
if she is bottle feeding, then it will be hard to get her back on the breast. Try pumping and storing your breastmilk and bottle feeding it to her. Also, try pumping or just expressing your milk more often to build up your supply. Since she isn't using it, your supply is lowered. Build it back up to meet her needs and see if that helps.
2007-12-10 23:28:51 · answer #7 · answered by Meghan 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Consult the health nurse, like mentioned before. It may be that your nipples aren't adequate, or you're not clear on how to get her to latch on. Maybe she will just have to bottle feed. Don't worry about it. She'll get fed, one way or another. Good for you, for asking.
2007-12-10 23:48:11 · answer #8 · answered by Lucy Burb 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Put her on formula. She is better off on baby formula than nothing at all. .
If you want to continue with breast feeding then see your midwife, who will help you with some different techniqes or put you onto a lactation expert. Maybe your child will prefer formula?
Dont stress out, just feed your baby whatever way you can. . .
2007-12-10 23:27:50 · answer #9 · answered by emo 3 · 1⤊ 5⤋
Please, don't give her formula: keep putting her to your breasts. if you give her formula, it will sabotage your efforts. Even if you have to put her to your breast every fifteen minutes until she realizes that's all she's getting, then it will be all she wants. And I pray right now in Jesus' Name that she will take the gift that God has provided for her through you.
2007-12-10 23:28:41 · answer #10 · answered by bill k 3 · 4⤊ 1⤋