I'm at my wits end.
DS was bfing ok until a recent growth spurt which started last week, when he wanted to feed again & again over a short period of time. I was absolutely worn out & couldn't take any more, so midwife & hv suggested giving him a small amount of formula when needed to top him up. I did this a couple of times (about 30ml of formula) and everything was fine.
Now DS is 3 weeks old, he seems to be a very hungry baby. He will feed for 45 mins up to an hour, and still be hungry. However, after this time my breasts are empty. I've tried expressing after a feed and nothing comes out.
DS is becoming increasingly frustrated during breastfeeds. Initially he is fine. He latches on well and sucks happily. After a while, he thrashes his head from side to side, and becomes irritable then starts screaming. When I put him to the other breast he latches on well and again sucks happiliy until (I assume) that breast also empties. After emptying both breasts he is obviously still hungry and screams for more milk, but I have no more milk to give him.
I've trid expressing durng the day, between feeds, to see if this will stimulate supply, but I'm lucky if I'm able to express 30ml each time. Usually less.
I'm becoming so upset at the problems I'm having, and at DS being so distressed. I'm hating every minute of bfing and don't know what to do for the best. Can anyone help please?
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Struggling to bf 3 week old baby. Not enough milk. Hating every minute of bf :(
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Eaglebird · 26/11/2007 08:45
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