Help! Breastfeeding problem

elkinsb

I have a 2 week old and am exclusively breastfeeding. When she was first born she latched on great but after a few days she began pushing away and screaming before we even got started. I feel like we have tried everything...noticing early feeding cues and trying to initiate feeding early but she won't latch and then ends up mad; having her suck on my finger first. I don't believe I have a slow or fast letdown. We've mostly noticed it happening when I have to wake her to feed. We feed every 2-3 hours during the day and do 2 four hour stretches at night. I have to wake her for about half the feedings then she usually cluster feeds in the evening and had no problem latching. I have googled every possible cause and solution and can't find anything. We've also had a lactation consultant. I'm desperate and don't know what else to do or if it needs to resolve on its own.

smilesallaround

I saw a video yesterday that explained to put their arm snuggly between the babies body a d your body so then you only have to keep one hand from interefering. It has worked well for me so far. But sometimes my son just won't open up to latch on. That is what I need help fixing! I try touching his nose, upperlip, and cheek. Don't know what else to try.

MommaBre2007

Maybe she isnt hungry? Is she back at her birth weight? Maybe start feeding.on demand when she is showing signs she is hungry.

Babykells3

I agree with PP. If you're finding that it's mostly when you wake her up to feed her, but she is back at her birth weight, I wouldn't wake her up to feed her. Just feed on demand. She may also be going through a growth spurt and is trying to increase your supply, which can make them frustrated.