Tough 48 hrs :(

[Blah11]

Amelie won't feed for any more than 10mins and of course she wakes up/gets grumpy an hour later b/c she is hungry. Shes getting so frustrated that she screams whilst I try latching her on and this can go on for 15 mins which makes her even more hungry and tired.

Suggestions please ?

 

[ryder]

Unfortunately it can be quite hard for the first few weeks and they do feed often.. Im sure once she becomes more efficient with her sucking relex it will get better, they have to work hard to get boobie milk and it can be tiring...

Good luck!

 

[hypnorm]

Is she having trouble latching or does she do that quickly?

I had trouble getting Ewan to latch on because, when he wanted feeding he wanted it there then now!!!! so so save frustration i used nipple shields they helped him latch on, and reduced any engorgement then i gradually each feed would start him with the shield then remove it, and he would latch on, it also helped to stem my flow a bit!! as i found i was flooding him!.

Or you could try expressing some and cup feeding a little and then trying.

 

[Lucy&Pard]

I had the exact same thing. But Leo would feed for a few minutes and then want more but I would spend so long just trying to feed him it was so frustrating. Her tummy is tiny and some babies are super suckers and do get all they can in such a short time and maybe she is just genuinly hungry again in an hour ( I did 4 feeds an hour in the first few weeks??!!)

 

[carries]

The first few weels are really hard. Maybe try changing her nappy once she has fallen asleep to wake her up then put her back on? I have to tickle Oscars feet, tickle his ear etc to get him to wake up otherwise he does the same thing. If they are genuinly full and dont want anymore then they wont wake up. I remember feeling like I was constantly feeding the first 4 weeks so hang in there!

 

[nellbellie]

I, too, have been trying to make my 10-week old eat longer/better so he doesn't get hungry so often. I've tried only nursing him in quiet and darker places with little to no distaction. I don't know if yours is falling asleep before finishing a meal like mine but, if so, try to reawaken her to make sure she eats long enough to get the hindmilk.

 

[Serene123]

It is hard, but you can do it! Just chill out, let her do her thing. I know, easier said than done! Totally.. but it will get better x

 

[greenkat]

I had the same problem. I wish I had some suggestions but I think you maybe just have to wait until she learns what to do a bit better? Make sure your positioning is good?

I'd say express some but I've read that you should wait til 6 weeks for that so you get an established milk supply.

I remember how hard it is - it got easier for us from about 3-4 weeks old, I hope it gets easier soon for you too.

 

[Whisper]

Why won't she feed longer than 10mins? Does she fall asleep...cry....come off?

If she is falling asleep you really just have to keep tickling her cheek, her neck, feet, tummy. rubbing the palm of her hand maybe throughout the whole feed. Or gently blowing in her face....i did this for weeks with Amelia.

If she comes off crying then maybe its because she has a blocked nose and can't breath and feed at the same time?

Perhaps she isn't latched quite right and isn't getting as much milk as she wants.

Maybe the flow is slowing down, you could switch her over to the other breast and then put her back to the original once her first 'craving' is satisfied....?
I still do that now with Amelia she always has both boobies at every feed.

Other than that all i can say is keep at it you are doing great and it really really does get a whole lot easier, even if you have to go through a few really rough patches.

x

 

[Blah11]

She falls asleep pretty muh as soon as shes on and I tickle her feet, cheek and undress her to keep her awake but after 10-15mins she is fast asleep and I cant awaken her.

Milk is coming out fine as she ends up with it dripping down her face as she is sucking but not swallowing I'll try offering her the other side when she falls asleep. I'm adament not to give up.

Thanks for suggestions! X

 

[Whisper]

She will get past that phase i promise, she won't fall asleep everytime. You just have to keep at it, i used to tickle under Amelia's chin around her chest that tended to wake her up or in between her toes lol

of course once you get past the sleeping phase there will be another challenge, but get to 6/8weeks and it will almost be a breeze!

x

 

[claralouise]

callum was exactly the same in day hun, hes now going 2ish hrs between feeds but restless im sure she will get beter in time

 

[emie]

Its all perfectly normal you are doing a great job all of mine only ever feed for that lenght too..dont worry just enjoy...once their asleep thats it...