Community› The Bump Local Boards› Austin Babies
Austin Babies
New Discussion

Help, my 7 week old won't nurse...

ebatebat
in Austin Babies
For the last 2 feedings DD will not latch on.  The 1st time I tried for nearly an hour, figured she was over tired, and pumped and gave her a bottle that she took just fine.  The 2nd time,  she was totally well rested and calm,  but the 2nd she opened her mouth she started screaming.  Again I gave her a bottle no problem.  It's the same milk,  so I don't think I ate something.  She hadn't had a bottle in about week before today so I don't think it's a preference for them.  She is getting over a cold,  but her nose isn't stuffy at all,  it's mostly just a cough now.  What is her deal?!?
Baby Birthday Ticker TickerBaby Birthday Ticker Ticker
Report Reply to Post

Re: Help, my 7 week old won't nurse...

  • amyinaustinamyinaustin
    has she been checked out recently by her pedi?  I'm wondering if she could have an ear infection and it might be hurting her to lay on her side to nurse?  I'm glad she's eating, it's just going to take some detective work to figure out why she is doing this.  GL and I hope things get better soon!
    Report Reply
  • Loading the player...
  • fjarilfjaril

    I'd try switching her positions and I'd also put a call into a LC for help.

    good luck.

    Warning No formatter is installed for the format bbhtml
    Report Reply
  • TayteeTaytee

    If she's anything like my girls, she latched on very next fedding with no issues. Anytime I complain about something on boards, it spontanously resolves the problem!

    But with a recent cold, she may have gotten an ear infection and the extra sucking power required to nurse may cause her pain. I guess. It's been a long time since I breastfed!

    Lilypie Kids Birthday tickers Lilypie Third Birthday tickers
    Report Reply
  • ebatebat
    imageTaytee:

    If she's anything like my girls, she latched on very next fedding with no issues. Anytime I complain about something on boards, it spontanously resolves the problem!

    winner winner. I also had a bottle ready this time, so that may have done it too. I called the pedi, and the nurse suggested she might be stuffed up way up high, and she suggested I call a lactation consultant too. But I just tried getting her to latch while sitting upright and puttin my hand behind her head newborn style and it worked. Hopefully it continues

    thanks ladies

    Baby Birthday Ticker TickerBaby Birthday Ticker Ticker
    Report Reply
  • TayteeTaytee

    Oh, anytime I thawed and warmed a bottle of breastmilk to have on hand,  my boobs would suddenly pour forth like I hadn't nursed in hours. Then of course, they'd sleep for like 6 hours straight while I considered waking them up so I wouldn't waste the milk I'd already gotten out Hmm

    I'm glad things are getting better on their own!!

    Lilypie Kids Birthday tickers Lilypie Third Birthday tickers
    Report Reply
This discussion has been closed.
Choose Another Board
Search Boards
"
"