Hi, DD2 is 6 weeks old and is EBF. We are doing ok on the feeding front - she took to it much easier than DD1 and I have had no pain, cracked nipples or anything. I was feeling quiet smug until about 2 weeks ago - a few issues have developed and I would appreciate any thoughts:
- DD2 is a snacker. She rarely goes more than half hour/ an hour before she wants feeding and then can only feed for 5 mins or so. HV's have suggested that I space feeds out to get her to feed for longer but I was wondering if this goes against feeding on demand'?
- She has become increasingly fussy when feeding - sometimes latching on and feeding for 3 or 4 mins and then screaming and arching her back - refusing to feed again. This is what is really getting me down as I know she is hungry but she won't feed properly - this is why the HVs suggested spacing out the feeds
- She seems in discomfort quite a lot of the time - she can cry and sometimes scream before she does a poo and this wakes her frequently from naps and consistently during the night. She clearly has wind of some description and can be grumbling/crying for up to half hour before she has a poo! Is this related to the frequent feeding??
I am beginning to really struggle - am knackered by it all trying to second guess the cues - she is hungry all the time because she isn't feeding properly, this can stop her having a good sleep and then when she drops off, she is woken by her tummy!
sorry for the length of this post - any thoughts on any of it most welcome!