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Wiggly Eater-Help

pete0121pete0121 member
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When DD is at my breast she does a whole lot of wiggling and pulling back. She will then unlatch and cry because she's still hungry. My nipples were on FIRE from the constant latch/unlatch. Out of frustration I took a break. She got two formula bottles and I pumped for the rest of the feedings for 24 hours. I was so frustrated and bearing myself up.

I was wondering is she not getting any at the breast after the first calm moments? Doubtful because I could still squeeze my own milk (however when pumping I only get about 1.5-2 ounces total)

Overactive letdown? Possibly. She drinks quickly right away. But this isn't when she's pulling back. It's after the chug session.

Gas? Also maybe. I think the one day this started we created a foremilk/hind milk issue because her poop turned green and she was fussy and gassy and had sleeping problems that day/night. When I gave her bottles that day her poop returned to yellow and she was happier.

BF great overnight. Perfect. Ok this morning. Now back to wiggiliest baby on the block and she's pissed. What gives??
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    macynsnoopmacynsnoop member
    My guy does this too, but he doesn't have any poo issues. When he is like this I try burping & putting back to the boob. If he is still wiggling I make a diaper change to see if that helps. He isn't always wiggly & rearing back, so no answer as to why they do this sometimes. When he is like this & finally latches on he sucks like there is never gonna be another feeding again! Curious what others have to say!
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    WifeofaComposerWifeofaComposer member
    That's a tough one. Do you have a lactation consultant nearby? I wish I could offer some suggestions, but I haven't had any troubles with feeding, so I'm not really sure what to recommend. What is her position like? If her belly is not against your body, she might be struggling with her neck being too twisted, which would make her let go. I hope you get some answers so you can continue breastfeeding.


     







     
              
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    MissWhisMissWhis member
    I was just reading that wiggling like that during nursing is a lot of the times caused by needing to burp.
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    pete0121pete0121 member
    I do have lactation and I think I will make an appt for tmrw. Just hard because I hve three kids and wow it's busy. Her position and latch seems to be perfect. Against my belly. All that jazz.
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    lcr23lcr23 member
    My little girl does the same thing. It usually means that she has gas. I'll also switch positions as well.
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    TheatreStar86TheatreStar86 member
    I could have written this myself! My daughter has been doing the same thing andI think it's gas that causes it. She was flipping out last night so I put her on her tummy to burp and she calmed down. This is my recent hypothesis but I hope it works for you!
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    Mrs.Kohalic17Mrs.Kohalic17 member
    My guy had this issue so I went to the LC & now we use a nipple shield. He was such a fighter.
    Perfect latch/session every.single.time!
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    Dixon813Dixon813 member
    Mine has been fighting when I use the cross cradle position (which I like to use!) so trying to use regular cradle more (but I feel like its harder to get a good latch). I think he doesn't like me "controlling" his neck/head...

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