feeding problem

manuatjob · Jun 4, 2014

Hi,

I had a baby 20 days back. its a girl. my problem is baby is unable to drink milk from my breasts. im feeding her manually. can any one suggest me how to make my baby drink from my breasts.

Thanks to all mothers

guesshoo · Jun 5, 2014

Congratulations on your baby.

Check with the doctor is your baby is tongue tie. does your baby have a good latch? I suggest that you see articles on la leche league to find out about various types of feeding holds. Get your husband to help you with it. It take a bit of time and effort but you will get there. All the best dear

Denni · Jun 5, 2014

Examine your nipples and if its too small for baby to latch on....you can try nipple shields or just a bit of training. Coax your baby to latch on. It takes a bit effort. If baby still refuses to latch on, try breast pump. I know its a lot time to pump the milk but please don't stop breast feeding. Newborn babies need breast milk to boost their immunity.

Good Luck

preethiitech · Jun 5, 2014

Hi,

Refusing to nurse canbe due to several issues. Take the baby to a paed to check.. Also,
read the suggestions given here http://www.indusladies.com/forums/breast-feeding/24769-baby-refusing-to-nurse.html

It takes a while to establish the bond.. Don't stress, it will solve soon

jyothishri · Jun 5, 2014

it will take time for both to get adjusted to each other. even my daughter had similar problem with her son who is now 6 months old. try sitting in a chair with side arms while feeding u have to take help of someone to hold the baby and force the nipple into baby's mouth, that is what hospital nurses told my daughter, it has worked. put a pillow on ur lap to make urself comfortable to feed.

preethiitech · Jun 11, 2014

hi manuat job,

Did the problem get solved? Is your baby able to nurse well now?

What jyothisri said is right, it will take some time and also, yes, a nursing pillow gave me a proper position thus enabling baby to latch properly.

manuatjob · Jun 11, 2014

No,using breast pump. but not really helped

preethiitech · Jun 12, 2014

Check with your doc as to why the baby does not latch properly.. Direct latching relieves stress, promotes more BM production and later you can use pumping to store milk.

Visit the doc or a lactation consultant.. Hope it gets solved soon..