brought DS home from the hospital yesterday, where he had been feeding ok, latching on fine, feeding for 10-15 minutes on each side every 2-3 hours.
However, he has only had 1 wet nappy since we got him home, and is not happy about feeding, instead just screaming at my breasts until he turns himself purple. He did feed a few times during the night, but it was painful, and he kept coming off the breast for a scream. He seems incredibly gassy too, so we're winding him between feeds. I'm trying skin to skin, and feeding him lying on my side in bed, or sitting upright with either corss-body or rugby ball holds.
DP and I are not sure what to do (first baby...), and I'm worried about DS getting dehydrated more than anything else. I'm suggesting we try one bottle of formula just to make sure he's getting some fluids, DP is being incredibly supportive of BF though, and is encouraging me to wait until we've seen the midwife later today.
Anyway, if anyone has any advice on getting him calmed down and feeding properly, it'd be very welcome! thanks!
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trying to BF 3 day old, to no avail - any advice welcome to keep me away from formula!
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arolf · 29/09/2009 07:57
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