I posted earlier today about how LO has been having these huge meltdowns during BF sessions today. It seems like he's frustrated either by my milk being too slow to flow or b/c not enough is coming out. Twice today he would cry uncontrollably for what seemed like forever to the point of barely being able to catch his breath and it breaks my heart beyond belief.So far he's only had 4 wet diapers today..
I've managed to pump a little bit and am contemplating syringe feeding him this extra milk following our BF sessions. I want to know if syringe feeding might either confuse him and lead him to expect that kind of "instant gratification" every time he's hungry OR is it safe to do once or twice? I'm hoping to make it through the night until tomorrow when I can join a BF support group...
Re: Is using a syringe setting myself up for trouble?
see if you can get him to latch on and start sucking and then take the syringe and gently squeeze it in through the corner of his mouth. a 1 millileter syring should be small enough for him not to notice. and push the plunger only when he is sucking.
i had to do the same thing with my daughter. but i used a clean finger instead of my breask because she wasnt latching, and she didnt seem to notice the syringe.