kris85
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I have a 3 week old and after having issues breastfeeding (not latching properly, not gaining weight, constantly damaging my nipples & decreasing supply) it was recently found she has a posterior tongue tie.
To get it fixed its going to cost us around $500 so have been trying to decide weather to get it done or switch to formula (we were told they usually correct themselves in time so its not essential to get it done). In the meantime I've been pumping & topping up with formula as I'm only pumping. around 1-2 ounces every 3 hours.
Today I tried to put her on the breast & she would only suck a little and then became really fussy, kept pulling off, shaking her head and even just falling asleep - and I know she was hungry. I'm assuming shes gotten too used to bottles.
I'm leaning towards getting the tongue tie fixed and pursue with breastfeeding but now I'm worried we'll pay all that money and then she wont feed from my breasts.
Any advice on how to get her to take the breast again? Also how to I re-establish my supply without having to feed her non stop, or is that the only way? I have a toddler and don't have the time to constantly have her on me or pump all the time!
Thanks
To get it fixed its going to cost us around $500 so have been trying to decide weather to get it done or switch to formula (we were told they usually correct themselves in time so its not essential to get it done). In the meantime I've been pumping & topping up with formula as I'm only pumping. around 1-2 ounces every 3 hours.
Today I tried to put her on the breast & she would only suck a little and then became really fussy, kept pulling off, shaking her head and even just falling asleep - and I know she was hungry. I'm assuming shes gotten too used to bottles.
I'm leaning towards getting the tongue tie fixed and pursue with breastfeeding but now I'm worried we'll pay all that money and then she wont feed from my breasts.
Any advice on how to get her to take the breast again? Also how to I re-establish my supply without having to feed her non stop, or is that the only way? I have a toddler and don't have the time to constantly have her on me or pump all the time!
Thanks