cranberry987
Mum after ttc 16 cycles
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https://www.google.co.uk/search?tbm=isch&source=mog&hl=en&gl=uk&client=safari&tab=wi&q=tongue%20tie%20kellymom&sa=N&biw=320&bih=356#i=5 that's a severe tongue tie. Some are a lot less and some can't even be seen just by raising the tongue. Does she have any other symptoms like spluttering when feeding? Extra windy? Green poo? Might not be it of course but they're often missed even by hv
Shields aren't terrible to use long term (I used them for 10w as my baby couldn't latch) but they do have their issues and it's much better to go without if you can. You're also not solving the problem if its soreness, just healing. You'll still need to crack whatever it is which is causing the soreness. A certain amount of soreness is common in the first few weeks so youll have to decide if you think yours is extra soreness. Babies also use a different suck on shields (just as they use with bottles) so if they get used to having to do a shield suck (or bottle suck) they *can* find it hard to switch to a breast suck. Not all have problems of course. The breast is also getting less stimulation with shields so some say it can cause a drop in milk production but I've spoken to many who used shields for months (and a lactation consultant who said there was a study out there somewhere proving it) and they had no supply issues, just something to think about
Babies will often have a full breast fees then take more from a bottle. It's almost like you've had a dinner and are stuffed then you can squish desert in. There's something about bottle feeding which gets them to drink more and they might even get over full.
It's such a personal decision whether to use/buy formula. Personally I knew that if I had it I was more likely to use it rather than persevere (and I rly didn't want to use it). The more formula you give the less your boobs know to make so they'll think oh I need to make x number of feeds less a day, so you might need to use more formula. I'm very biased against formula tho I'll admit so have a think what you prefer to do.
My favourite thing I ever heard about bf is that breasts are factories not warehouses. They're constantly producing and have a storeroom ofc. But if that room is emptied by pumping your production line goes ooh better fill it up. If the room is emptied less your staff get slower if it's emptied more they get faster. So pumping til totally empty is fine, your boobs will jump to attention and make more! My LO actually found it easier to latch when I was fully deflated
Could there be other issues for the crying besides hunger? Was there any issues with the birth (eg forceps, ventouse, fast birth etc) a cranial osteopath could be a good person to see. They're around £40 a session usually. I took mine for his feeding issues and she sorted SO many other little niggles out. He poo'd once a week before my second session which was obv uncomfortable for him. She worked On him and he did a massive poo on the table and has been daily ever since.
Shields aren't terrible to use long term (I used them for 10w as my baby couldn't latch) but they do have their issues and it's much better to go without if you can. You're also not solving the problem if its soreness, just healing. You'll still need to crack whatever it is which is causing the soreness. A certain amount of soreness is common in the first few weeks so youll have to decide if you think yours is extra soreness. Babies also use a different suck on shields (just as they use with bottles) so if they get used to having to do a shield suck (or bottle suck) they *can* find it hard to switch to a breast suck. Not all have problems of course. The breast is also getting less stimulation with shields so some say it can cause a drop in milk production but I've spoken to many who used shields for months (and a lactation consultant who said there was a study out there somewhere proving it) and they had no supply issues, just something to think about
Babies will often have a full breast fees then take more from a bottle. It's almost like you've had a dinner and are stuffed then you can squish desert in. There's something about bottle feeding which gets them to drink more and they might even get over full.
It's such a personal decision whether to use/buy formula. Personally I knew that if I had it I was more likely to use it rather than persevere (and I rly didn't want to use it). The more formula you give the less your boobs know to make so they'll think oh I need to make x number of feeds less a day, so you might need to use more formula. I'm very biased against formula tho I'll admit so have a think what you prefer to do.
My favourite thing I ever heard about bf is that breasts are factories not warehouses. They're constantly producing and have a storeroom ofc. But if that room is emptied by pumping your production line goes ooh better fill it up. If the room is emptied less your staff get slower if it's emptied more they get faster. So pumping til totally empty is fine, your boobs will jump to attention and make more! My LO actually found it easier to latch when I was fully deflated
Could there be other issues for the crying besides hunger? Was there any issues with the birth (eg forceps, ventouse, fast birth etc) a cranial osteopath could be a good person to see. They're around £40 a session usually. I took mine for his feeding issues and she sorted SO many other little niggles out. He poo'd once a week before my second session which was obv uncomfortable for him. She worked On him and he did a massive poo on the table and has been daily ever since.
I really dont understand how shes gained so little, when she is almost constantly on the breast!! 
We're going to go along to a clinic tomorrow, then try get to a support group too 
xx
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You've done so well, especially after all the pain you've dealt with etc. 
