breastfeeding - HELP HELP HELP!!!!

I have no suggestions i'm afraid, it sounds like a reflux thing but she's on everything for that.

Could you talk to Plunket or a lactation consultant or your local la leche league.

plunket said that she doesnt know what could be wrong with her (they afraid!!!! )....no help at all they were!!!!

This may be a silly question, but have you started your AF yet? My girl goes all anti boob and at that age would barely feed (like a minute or two at a time) for 3 days each month before AF arrived - DP jokes that she gets my PMT. But I think the taste of my milk must change because of the hormones.

OMG! My DD started this at 6months.
I also went through everything to try to find a reason, but to no avail.
I had introduced DD to a bottle of EBM about once a fortnight from 2months old.
My advice would be if you want to continue breastfeeding then do not give her a bottle..
My DD is formula fed now =( but will happily take the breast at night. - ( Half asleep though )
I am so sad still, 3months on that she flat out refused the breast!!



My plunket nurse said this happens a bit..But if you think about it bottles flow whereas the breast takes effort.. =)

Hugs, BaAsKa. I have a similar issue with Ruby, always have. LC, Plunket, even paeds reckon she'll just 'grow out of it' but it's still awful to deal with at each feed. I think I have a fast let down and she gets tired and/or indigestion. We've tried the meds too and nothing works, I just have to wind her and calm her down each time (I find the best position is a front hold with her facing out and held upright - winds her, calms her and helps digest.) Bottle not an option because she still won't take it!

Are there any tricks for a fast let down? Expressing a bit in advance doesn't help much because it seems fast the whole way through.

It sounds a lot like reflux behaviour to me too but she's medicated. I have my DD on slippery elm powder (she has reflux and is on losec) which I put 1/4 tsp in a little yoghurt and give it to her twice a day. I took her to a herbalist for something else and she suggested the slippery elm to heal her tummy. The herbalist said the reflux can cause scarring due to the acid coming up all the time. I can't say I've noticed a huge difference but Gabrielle's spilling has decreased so maybe it is working? Might be worth a try.

Also, round 4 months Gabrielle got really fussy for a while and screamed after only a couple of minutes of feeding. Like Kel I used to have to feed her sitting quietly in a darkened room and concentrate on relaxing (deep breath etc). I think I used to get stressed by the pulling off and screaming and somehow that affected things and made it worse (if that makes sense?) so I tried to make sure I relaxed when feeding.

I hope things get better for you. I remember how bad it felt and how stressed and upset I used to get because of the screaming Condolences about your mum too

Hi Im origionally from Kawerau and I know all about their plunket etc. Have you tried contacting Parents Center in Whakatane they have a lot of contacts and are really helpful.

Sorry to hear about your mum.

wow my mind clicked quite a few times reading your posts!!...

firstly - the AF thing - i "think" its trying to come! lol so that may be a point.

secondly her poos have been very hard!!!???[:s] [:s]

The first feed in the morning goes really well - we lie down for that but if i try lying down during the day to feed shel still squirm and arch!? [:(]

On the losec subject - iv actually stopped using it as of 2 days ago because i ran out and was going to get it when i went into town but she was actually waaaaayyyyyyyy less upset!!!???? no huge screaming matches etc??? .....still fussing at the breast tho!..unless shes tired and almost asleep then she feeds okish..

noiseybaby - i clicked about the dairy formula yesterday (duh! stupid baby brain!) and im going to refill Astins (second child with bad lactose intolerance) neocate prescription tommorow so might try that formula instead...am just worried that she will rather the neocate seen as it is VERY! different to normal formula and breastmilk! (smells like crap to me though!![xx(]).

Andriea how long were you in Kawerau for?? i grew up here then moved to Bethlehem (tau) then moved back here again!!

There is also soy formulas and i think i have seen goats formula at the supermarket too. Could be worth a try

Thanks weegee, there are some awesome tips there!*

*Also sorry for threadjacking....