I'm a new mum with my first baby and have struggled with breast feeding since she was born.
Initially it was soreness but after speaking to several midwives and a breast feeding support worker from day 6 it started to come together and I latched her without awful pain!
She's 9 days old today and since yesterday she seems to refuse any day sleeping unless its in someones arms and wants to feed constantly, as much as every hour. She only feeds for about 15 mins on one breast then falls asleep so won't take the other breast.
I'm worried now she isn't getting enough food and thats why she wants to be fed. Also could the wanting to stay awake be something to do with what I'm eating? I drink about 4 cups of tea a day and wonder if this is it.
Sorry for all the questions
Initially it was soreness but after speaking to several midwives and a breast feeding support worker from day 6 it started to come together and I latched her without awful pain!
She's 9 days old today and since yesterday she seems to refuse any day sleeping unless its in someones arms and wants to feed constantly, as much as every hour. She only feeds for about 15 mins on one breast then falls asleep so won't take the other breast.
I'm worried now she isn't getting enough food and thats why she wants to be fed. Also could the wanting to stay awake be something to do with what I'm eating? I drink about 4 cups of tea a day and wonder if this is it.
Sorry for all the questions