Baby born yesterday at 39wks by c-section and has been feeding/unsettled since then.
Now in my opinion (have bf 2 babies) this is quite normal and he's looking for comfort and things will get easier when her milk comes in.
However paeds Dr has told her just now that the baby is hungry and needs more than just what she's producing and she should give a bottle. She's determined not to at the moment but she's sore and tired and i'm worried that the dr will pressure her into doing this.
What do you think ladies? Is the baby really likely to be too hungry for just colustrum - he was 7lbs 15ozs and perfectly healthy.
Am really wary of how much advice i give her as know she thinks she has to live up to what i've done re breastfeeding and i really don't want to add to the pressure - does that make sense.
Thanks.
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Help please - dr telling sister to give 1 day old baby formula as he's hungry!
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traceybath · 25/02/2009 18:02
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