My little ds has spent the first week if his life permanently attached to my boob- and I mean for up to six hours at a time! He seemed to just be nibbling and not really swallowing. I was totally exhausted not getting any sleep, so he got formula a couple of times to give me a break. The peer support worker kept telling me he was latched on fine, but I knew he wasn't. After seeing a different midwife, I changed positions and he fed really well - for a day. Lots if gulping and dripping from the other nipple. I even got 6hrs sleep in 2hr shifts. Today, he won't latch again and is shallow sucking and falling asleep after 5mins. I am an emotional mess- can't stop crying and my anxiety levels are through the roof! Any advice/ help please!!! (He is gaining weight etc)
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