Started giving her some formula

Krissi~n~Justin · October 2008

last night. She just still seems hungry after she's done nursing. Same thing today. I feed her from both sides, and she still seems hungry not even an hour later (that's so not like her, she usually would go between 3-4 hours between feedings) So I offered her a bottle with 2oz of formula in it and she gulped it down...

I think for the next couple of days I"m gonna give her bottles of pumped milk, just to make sure she's eating enough and EP, just to try to moniter what's going on here... I didn't want to wean her this fast... =-(

akiernan · October 2008

She could be going through a bit of a growth spurt.

milfy1 · October 2008

Ditto pp. I would let her nurse whenever she wants- she is probably hitting a growth spurt, hence demanding more. Your body will produce more if more is demanded. If you start supplementing, your body will not make more milk, and then its a downwards spiral of dwindling supply.

check out kellymom.com for more info. GL!

Libramom2b · October 2008

Giving her formula is just going to mess with your supply. Is she gaining weight OK? If so, your body is producing enough.

crackerjackprinter · October 2008

Ditto pp. Putting her to the breast as often as she indicates she wants it is really the best way to get your supply up. Besides, you most likely won't pump the same amt she is able to get. She is way more efficient. This does not have to be the end of BFing but supplementing can ruin your supply.

SweetJenna · October 2008

Just remember that the breast is never truly empty. If she is still hungry after eating both sides, put her back to the first breast. Also, an empty breast refills faster than a partially empty breast so keep offering. I agree that it sounds like a growth spurt. GL

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