DS is 8 weeks old and I have been EBF. He had tounge tie until 3 weeks and then we had a nipple shield so did not have the easiest start to BF. We have today had the 8 week check and doctor tells us his weight is 8lb 7oz which is less than his birth weight :( (8lb 9oz).
He feeds usually 6 times a day between 20-30mins, using both breasts. Very rarely sick, plenty of wet nappies, sleeps well, has grown since birth and outgrown newborn clothes.. the only issue we have is that towards the last 5 or 10 mins of feeds he latches on and off every 30 secs which I thought was because he was full! I now feel like a crap mum as he clearly isn't getting what he needs :( I really don't want to stop BF yet...How can I help him to gain weight???
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chelsea2704 · 19/10/2020 17:34
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