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EAT => Breast Feeding => Topic started by: LisaM on December 11, 2006, 07:46:14 am
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Hi
I am a bit worried that I have mucked up my milk supply as I know use 2 bottles of formula a day as well. Lately dd has sometimes started 'playing up' when I bf her and doesn't seem to be on the boob for long and also sometimes will be tossing and turning her head (like a dog with a rabbit in its mouth!!). I am worried that maybe there is no milk in there and she is getting cross about it although she doesn't cry or anything when she comes off. Do you think it might be a problem with my supply? Do any other babies do this?
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She's at the age where distraction at the boob can begin for developmental reasons and the world is beginning to be full of toys! She's also at the age where feeds can become - sometimes quite suddenly- a lot faster. They start to become more efficient at feeding. So her behaviour isn't unusual and could be unrelated to any supply concerns. To judge supply consider her behaviour at the breast - is she clearly swallowing with a good latch, does she seem satisfied after a feed and is she prepared to wait for the next one. Look at her nappies - around 6 wet ones in 24 hours (don't count dirty ones - there's a massive range of normal) - although the wet nappies are obviously affected by your supplementing too. And finally consider her weight gain.
I would try and feed her in an environment with minimal distractions. Some people use a nursing necklace to try and keep attention forward. Don't worry about the timing too much - as long as there are periods of clearly feeding and swallowing. Some babies can get a full feed in less than 10 minutes at her age.
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Thanks
She never seems to be looking for more food after and always can go 3 hrs (sometimes more) between feeds so I guess its OK - she does have plenty of wet nappies too. As usual I think I am worrying too much!
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That's part of the mummy job description ;)