breastmilk supply advice needed please

[linda1980]

Hi, i'm new here, posting after advice from a friend. I am breastfeeding my little boy, he's 8 months old. He feeds morning and night, sleeps through, and has formula while i'm at work. I'm a bit worried my milk is going as he always pulls away and cries. Could there be a problem with my supply? Has anyone got any suggestions? He doesn't take much formula either, only a couple of oz a couple of times a day. He eats solids as well.

Linda, does he have plenty of wet and dirty nappies? Is he bright and alert at times? Is this a new problem? Is there a local Bfing Counsellor she could talk too or has she called one of the Bfing Helplines?

Haven't got much experience sorry but hope someone comes along soon who has, in the meantime can you get your friend to come on here?

Thank you, sorry I think there's been some confusion - I am the friend!
He is having wet and dirty nappies, and is bright and alert. I haven't called anyone, because he seems fine - it's just that I am concerned I might need to stop breastfeeding if my supply is going. Is there another reason he might pull away and cry? Also I'm worried he might not be getting enough milk though he does enjoy his food now.

Bfing Counsellors aren't there just if the baby is unwell, you can call for information and support on exactly the two concerns you have on him pulling away and your supply.

There is some information here on Kellymom on pulling away, but really my best suggestion is to call a Bfing Counsellor. Have you got a local one or the numbers of the helplines?

It could be too much milk too - fast letdown can make babies pull away. Or overtiredness. I'd call a helpline or bfc and go through your situation in detail.

Thankyou. I will try speaking to a bfc. It could be fast letdown I suppose. Thanks Linda

It is easy to doubt your supply, when like japhrimel says it could in fact be over supply.

Hope you've found the time to ring one of the helplines or a local Bfing Counsellor and hope too that you've found the information and support you need

or he could be teething... see what the bf cllr says...