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nacha
10-14-2008, 08:08 PM
Lately, my ds 6 weeks old, bfing for 4 weeks has been pulling away at the breast and becoming very fussy. This is different then before, he use to just let the breast fall out of his mouth. He will latch on again, but not sure why he pulled away so forcefully. I have had to be away for a total of 2 days now, for about 7 hours at a time so he has had to take some EBM in a bottle. Is that causing it? OR do I not have him latched properly or is he frustrated and I have a supply issue.

CherylParrott
10-14-2008, 08:12 PM
most likely the bottle issues..he is getting a bit dependent on fast flow...really do good breast compression at beginning of feed and encourage him to hang in there till let down. And, babies usually adjust after the first week or so when mom have to be away (work or school)

nacha
10-14-2008, 08:18 PM
thank you.

CherylParrott
10-14-2008, 08:21 PM
Youre welcome. Good night!