Joined: 18 Aug 2005 Posts: 100 Location: dallas, tx
About to Lose My Mind Posted: 09-24-07 09:56am
hey guys, so my little one is 1 week 3
days old now and I have been breast
feeding. It started off going ok, but now
its a nightmare. She doesnt eat as much as
she should so we finish feeding in like
10-15 minutes, then shes hungry like an
hour later. Shes been spitting up like no
other and sometimes vommiting up the milk
b/c she drinks too fast I guess. I am
considering switching to formula. How do I
do this and how do I know what kind of
formula to give her?? Do I have to call
the pediatrician and ask him?? I
realllllyyy need some help and advice!
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Ingi
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Posted: 09-24-07 10:20am
((hugs)) breast feeding is hard until it
is established. I don't know that formula
is going to be that much better or easier,
to be honest. If you want to continue
breast feeding, it would be best not to
add in the bottles, since it can cause
some nipple confusion at this point. She
will also get more milk from the bottle
nipples. It takes more sucking work for a
baby to get milk from breasts.
Whenever you have any questions about your
baby, you can feel free to call your
doctor's nurse. She will help you out.
Maybe there is a lactation consultant you
could talk to... I know they can be very
helpful.
Good luck!
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sillyakchick
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Posted: 09-24-07 10:37am
Hello! It really takes at least 4-6 weeks
for both mom and baby to get nursing
well-established and on a good routine.
Just be patient. Human milk is the most
easily digested substance for babies,
particulalry newborns. The benefits are
phenomenal for both you and baby. Don't
worry too much abuot the spitting up.
Babies have very immature digestive
systems, and they need time to get the
hang of things. Formula is harder on
baby's tummy than breast milk. Seek the
advice of a lactationi consultant, too.
If you have really given it a try and
there is a good medical reason to do so,
then switch to formula, but most of the
time, women who are determined to breast
feed are often successful with a little
help
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Mommy35
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Joined: 23 Sep 2006 Posts: 3165 Location: Vacationland, USA,
Posted: 09-24-07 11:09am
I can relate to how you are feeling.
Sometimes it does seem like the baby is an
eating machine, but I'm sure it's a growth
spurt. She may not be eating too fast, but
maybe your milk is coming in faster than
she can drink it. Some women have to
express a bit to get the flow a bit slower
so not to over whelm the baby with milk.
She'll spit up whether she's on breast or
formula. Breast milk is perfectly made
for baby, so it is best.
