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Offline lwwho

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breast refusal - need support
« on: March 17, 2006, 14:19:29 pm »
Hi all,

I posted a while back about my baby getting impatient with my slow let-down and me having to resort to full-time pumping. Things have not gotten better. She is totally nipple-confused. She really doesn't want the breast anymore and screams for her bottle each time. It's breaking my heart that I can't have our nursing time anymore. I still try to offer her the breast each time but she just arches her back and wails. She doesn't even want to comfort suck anymore.I can't avoid the bottles coz I work full-time and on top of it, I do night calls so I have to stay away for more than 24hrs somedays. My mom takes care of her and she won't feed her with anything other than a bottle, so cup/spoon feeding just isn't feasible. I tried giving her teats with smaller holes but it hasn't made a difference. My mom tells me that I should just go with the flow and move on... if my LO wants the bottle, then just give her breastmilk in a bottle. No big deal. I don't know why I'm so devastated. Maybe it's all them hormones swimming around. It's been about 2 months now... I read that nursing strikes generally last a few days at most. I think she's self-weaned and I really miss her. Has anyone had any success getting baby back to the breast after exclusive bottle feeding? Pl tell me that it just might be possible. I'm still hoping.... :(
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Re: breast refusal - need support
« Reply #1 on: March 17, 2006, 15:01:21 pm »
Hiya,

I just want to give you a bit of moral support. I had pain problems with my breast feeding up until dd was 10 weeks and understand how dispiriting it can be when things are tough.

Have you thought of seeing a breast feeding consultant? Mine turned the breast feeding around for us and dd is now 8.5 months and the bf is still going strong. I'm sure they would be able to help you with your situation too.

Best of luck
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Re: breast refusal - need support
« Reply #2 on: March 17, 2006, 16:22:30 pm »
I can see your mom is trying to help and calm you down but in the end breastfeeding at the breast is so much EASIER and it is much more likely that you will be able to maintain your supply if you do not have to pump 100%. I would definitely agree with the previous poster that you should talk to someone qualified. There are helpline numbers on this page. I have heard of people using a nipple shield so that the baby finds the breast has more in common with the bottle and accepts it more easily but I really think you should talk to someone. It is definitely possible to get her back to breastfeeding but you may not be able to do it alone. Good Luck.
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Re: breast refusal - need support
« Reply #3 on: March 17, 2006, 17:41:09 pm »
Oh poor you! I dont have wonderful adivse only to persevere with always offering breast before bottle. It must be heart wrenching for you, definatly get some professional adive if you havnt allready amd try not to give up hope, its been managed before so dont give up hope. Remember we are always here if you need a talk  :)
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Re: breast refusal - need support
« Reply #4 on: March 17, 2006, 18:29:27 pm »
Have you looked ay kellymom.com? It has lots of great bf info.
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