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[katrinalorien]

Wow you're exactly right, I always hunch over when I breastfeed, I will have to keep that in mind, and I didn't have that trouble in the hospital because they wouldn't let me even sit up from blood pressure!

 

[frisbeemama12]

anyone have issues with their LO stretching/ arching their back while feeding? My LO does it sometimes and it hurts so bad because she will pull the nipple, even if I try to follow her movement it still pulls!

 

[Jokerette]

anyone have issues with their LO stretching/ arching their back while feeding? My LO does it sometimes and it hurts so bad because she will pull the nipple, even if I try to follow her movement it still pulls!

I used to have that issue... I held him really tight against my body for as much skin to skin contact as possible and it seemed to help!

 

[staralfur]

anyone have issues with their LO stretching/ arching their back while feeding? My LO does it sometimes and it hurts so bad because she will pull the nipple, even if I try to follow her movement it still pulls!

My LO does this when she's over-tired or gassy. I usually lay down with her in bed and she stops, or at least unlatches before squirming around.

 

[LaRockera]

anyone have issues with their LO stretching/ arching their back while feeding? My LO does it sometimes and it hurts so bad because she will pull the nipple, even if I try to follow her movement it still pulls!

Hmm... I think this may have something to do with bowel movements. Do you have a BFing pillow? It may help 'steady' her tummy to tummy, so following her movements may be less painful for you rather than having to bend over at the same time.

 

[jenniferttc1]

Ok I have a few more questions!

1. I still have issues with baby latching correctly, but I think that's just a patience thing. Unfortantely while I was in the hospital I expressed as much milk all the time as I could, and now my breasts are engorged all the time, Lily can only really take the edge off, and I worry that it affects how well she can latch. I literally drip milk constantly, which also makes me worry Lily isn't getting enough to eat (although she seems to have enough dirty/wet diapers...). I don't want to pump because then it will just fill up again.. do you have any advice?


2. I am pretty sure one of my bbs has a flat nipple and its why she prefers the other one. She will barely latch on to the flat nipp'd breast, and will often refuse to feed at it... please any advice?

Sorry about asking so much but I want to make sure this works! We barely got to meet with the lactation consultant at the hospital because of my pre-eclampsia, and we were always seeing doctors and stuff, so you guys are one place I would love to turn to!

Could be that your breast are so full its hard for baby to latch on. Maybe hand express some out and then give her to breast and see how she latches? I would not pump cause I think it will make your situation much worse and could be the reason your in it now cause they say you need to wait till supply is settled to pump cause it can cause oversupply. So my best guess would be hand express to get comfy and in a few days it should regulate since its an on demand thing.

 

[frisbeemama12]

Thanks ladies! I do have a nursing pillow and it helps, we just got some Gripe water and it seems to be helping a TON. We do our best to be sure shes thoroughly burped after each feeding and we know her cues for when shes gassy and not really hungry and we usually get a burp or dirty diaper from her.. Im not sure why she keeps leaning back while still holding on

 

[beanhunter]

Ow!
I think I have a blocked duct. Woken up in agony this morning. No redness or fever but the top of my right breast is hard and lumpy. I've taken painkillers and fed her from that side and it's no longer absolute agony but still very sore. Will take a shower and try to hand express more then but what else should I be doing? Thought we were just getting the hang of this.

 

[NickyNack]

My baby's poop is mucousy.... Sometimes green coloured too. I've read it can be down to too much fore milk but she feeds until satisfied so would have thought she would get enough hind milk?

It doesn't bother her really, but I just wondered if anyone had any helpful tips?
Thanks in advance

 

[LaRockera]

frisbeemama12 - This is a phase she'll gradually grow out of. My LO is five months and does this scarcely. Also try to turn the hair dryer on when she nurses, it may soothe her.

beanhunter- It may not be a blocked duct. This happens to me when Xanthe goes longer than usual without nursing. Let your LO suck the lump out gradually, it may take her 2-3 feeds before it softens. In such cases ibuprofen helps prevent mastitis- and it's safe for BFing, just no more than 2-3 times a day.

NickyNack- Occasional green poo is normal, it's probably that your baby has gotten foremilk in that feed. Try to give her the same breast next time she nurses. Now, mucusy poo may have something to do with too much lactose- do you consume many dairy products per day? There's a lot of calcium in sardines, almonds and nuts, and sesame. Try to limit your dairy intake for a day or two to see if this is it.

If the poo is green, of different consistency and it smells funny for a few days, then call your doc.

 

[NickyNack]

Hm I don't eat much dairy at all as it sets off my IBS, but I'll try it, thank you

 

[summer rain]

I agree with the dairy suggestion, however it's not correct that mucus poo is caused by lactose but instead the dairy protein, dairy lactose doesn't get through into your milk and breastmilk is naturally high in lactose and it doesn't cause a problem. Cows milk protein does get into your milk however. Xx

 

[LaRockera]

I agree with the dairy suggestion, however it's not correct that mucus poo is caused by lactose but instead the dairy protein, dairy lactose doesn't get through into your milk and breastmilk is naturally high in lactose and it doesn't cause a problem. Cows milk protein does get into your milk however. Xx

Thanks for the correction. I quoted from a friend whose son had often mucusy poo, she said 'it was indicative of lactose intolerance', but you seem to know more.

 

[kosh]

already started a thread but i'm desperate foradvise so thought i 'dpost here too. thanks in advance!

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my LO is 6 1/2 month old and EBF
we had loads of problems for a long time due to TT and awful latch etc etc but we've been doing really well for a few months now
for the last couple of days his latch was not very good. i put it down to his teeth getting bigger (he's got them for a couple of months now, but they are growing and i think it takes him a while to adjust to them being bigger - he's usually fine after a few days). my right breast was particularly painful so a few times i unlatched him and switched sides. i woke up this morning to two extremely painful hard lumps. he refuses to latch on that side so i can't drain them but when he does the pain in my nipple is awful feels like glass inside.
i had blocked ducts before and it was never as painful - can this be something else?
please help!!

edit: i just realised i seem to have a white blister on my nipple?

 

[summer rain]

I agree with the dairy suggestion, however it's not correct that mucus poo is caused by lactose but instead the dairy protein, dairy lactose doesn't get through into your milk and breastmilk is naturally high in lactose and it doesn't cause a problem. Cows milk protein does get into your milk however. Xx

Thanks for the correction. I quoted from a friend whose son had often mucusy poo, she said 'it was indicative of lactose intolerance', but you seem to know more.

Thanks, sometimes even medical professionals get the two confused. Sometimes products that contain lactose alone and not milk proteins can cause an issue but this is usually because the lactose in question has been derived from milk and is contaminated with casein (milk protein) traces. For some babies other animal milks are an issue too, my youngest would react to all animal milk products (goat, sheep, buffalo etc) xx

 

[frisbeemama12]

Kosh, could it be yeast? check babys mouth for white bumps..

 

[LaRockera]

I agree with the dairy suggestion, however it's not correct that mucus poo is caused by lactose but instead the dairy protein, dairy lactose doesn't get through into your milk and breastmilk is naturally high in lactose and it doesn't cause a problem. Cows milk protein does get into your milk however. Xx

Thanks for the correction. I quoted from a friend whose son had often mucusy poo, she said 'it was indicative of lactose intolerance', but you seem to know more.

Thanks, sometimes even medical professionals get the two confused. Sometimes products that contain lactose alone and not milk proteins can cause an issue but this is usually because the lactose in question has been derived from milk and is contaminated with casein (milk protein) traces. For some babies other animal milks are an issue too, my youngest would react to all animal milk products (goat, sheep, buffalo etc) xx

Sorry, LOL, I keep editing and re-editing as I didn't see this until now.

Okay, so my friend is exclusively BFing, and she went on a dairy-free diet as her son had sever colic and mucusy poo. I suppose then that it was the milk protein that made its way to her BM that was the culprit, and not the lactose itself?

 

[LaRockera]

Kosh- I too thought of thrush, check for more spots around your areola and bubba's mouth, as frisbeemama said. Do you have nipple shields to use for a while?

 

[summer rain]

I agree with the dairy suggestion, however it's not correct that mucus poo is caused by lactose but instead the dairy protein, dairy lactose doesn't get through into your milk and breastmilk is naturally high in lactose and it doesn't cause a problem. Cows milk protein does get into your milk however. Xx

Thanks for the correction. I quoted from a friend whose son had often mucusy poo, she said 'it was indicative of lactose intolerance', but you seem to know more.

Thanks, sometimes even medical professionals get the two confused. Sometimes products that contain lactose alone and not milk proteins can cause an issue but this is usually because the lactose in question has been derived from milk and is contaminated with casein (milk protein) traces. For some babies other animal milks are an issue too, my youngest would react to all animal milk products (goat, sheep, buffalo etc) xx

Sorry, LOL, I keep editing and re-editing as I didn't see this until now.

Okay, so my friend is exclusively BFing, and she went on a dairy-free diet as her son had sever colic and mucusy poo. I suppose then that it was the milk protein that made its way to her BM that was the culprit, and not the lactose itself?

Yes. True lactose intolerance is incredibly rare and would mean the baby would be unable to tolerate breastmilk as well and would have to be on a specialist lactose free formula xx

 

[summer rain]

already started a thread but i'm desperate foradvise so thought i 'dpost here too. thanks in advance!

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my LO is 6 1/2 month old and EBF
we had loads of problems for a long time due to TT and awful latch etc etc but we've been doing really well for a few months now
for the last couple of days his latch was not very good. i put it down to his teeth getting bigger (he's got them for a couple of months now, but they are growing and i think it takes him a while to adjust to them being bigger - he's usually fine after a few days). my right breast was particularly painful so a few times i unlatched him and switched sides. i woke up this morning to two extremely painful hard lumps. he refuses to latch on that side so i can't drain them but when he does the pain in my nipple is awful feels like glass inside.
i had blocked ducts before and it was never as painful - can this be something else?
please help!!

edit: i just realised i seem to have a white blister on my nipple?

Do you think it could be a milk bleb/blister? This involves blocked ducts but the milk is trapped into a painful white blister usually on the nipple or areola xx