Ebf 3wk old screaming

[Yawner247]

Today has been horrendous nearly every time I have fed him he has screamed...fussed and generally been awful to settle, I've tried holding him in different ways lying down sitting up winding him tried him with a soother an he has now been crying on/off for around three hours I Am at my wits end and for know what to do

Hang on in there... It gets better feed feed feed then feed some more x

have you been eating onions? That used to set my two off. a little cooled boiled water may help. When all else fails pack him into a buggy or car seat and travel, at least it takes your mind off the squeaking for a bit and may distract him slightly?!?

Thanks for your replies....not eaten onions...the problem is when I'm trying to feed him he is screaming at my nipple and not latching on hence why I posted...I don't understand why he is doing it! ! He had his TT clipped earlier this week so not sure if it is the aftermath of that or if he just doesn't get enough/quick enough/something else! My first child seemed to be so much easier to feed she only fussed when she had a growth spurt!

Really feel for you yawner. Really doubt its anything you've eaten and please don't offer water, it will take up tummy space that is best filled with your lovely milk

Are you able to collect or express a little milk? If so, could someone else try to cup or finger feed him while you have a break and perhaps call one of the Bfing Helplines? Have you got the numbers?

Have a look on youtube too. I can't do links to it at the mo, but if you look for youtube Richard and Judy Happiest Baby on the Block. hopefully it will help

Oh and if you think he is frustrated with the amount or flow, have you tried breast compressions?

Thanks for these little tips...will check out the links....I wouldn't offer water at this age anyway as I know the tummy is tiny and it needs milk not water at this age!! I hadn't though about the fact he may e getting more since the clipping o his TT today has been more positive but he has fussed and gone barmy at a similar time to what he did last night but for a shorter time! I expressed with my dd but she refused it so it has put me off trying this time but if it continues its worth a try...what are the breast compressions all about?!

Hope it's calming down now! But if not try skin to skin, my antenatal class suggested it if all else fails and it seems to calm my 4wk old :)

I guess that lots if people will have lots of advice.. My ds who is my 4th bub was a nightmare to feed! He just appeared to latch then came off.. Screamed.. He wasn't tt but had a square big useless short tongue! I eventually was told to try nipple shields as it helped him latch. Now 14 ebf.. No shields.. Just a thought. Maybe he needs the flow from a shield? Or the nipple shape to help him latch.. And whatever else it did to help to my boy grew up!

Breast compressions. Hope things are getting better

It seems to have settled down now it happens in the evenings usually but on the day I posted it had happened at every feed and then escalated into a mad evening of screaming!!! Not nice at all!! I'm going up to the baby cafe this week hopefully and will see if they can offer any advice and check that my latch is good!! Thanks for all your help

Could it possibly be silent reflux?

I've just had a nosey at silent reflux he doesn't show all of these symptoms and it isn't happening at all of the feeds but I'm definitely going to speak to the doctor when we go in a couple of weeks! He does feed a lot!

hi - could be a growth spurt (should happen around 3 weeks) so maybe he's doing a spot of advance ordering (aka cluster feeding) - mine had a 12 HOUR cluster feed from 2am to 2pm when he was 19 days old, screaming, wanting to go back on for more then screaming and fussing when on me. I had no idea what was going on, it was scary and horrendous leaving us both exhausted and in tears. The upshot was that he (and me) slept for 6 hours afterwards!!

Six hours....wowsa...I want some of that!!! I did think growth spurt initially but am keeping an eye on the scream fest to see if it stops/peaks at certain times!! Thank you so much for these responses!!

Right I think this seems to e mostly happening in the early/late eve starts around 8ish and goes on until around 10ish sometimes later...does this sound like a demand/supply issue...frustration as stocks are low and it's harder work?! I don't think it can e reflux if it mostly happens in the eve can it?! And he isn't that sick either...very rarely is! Lots of wet nappies and dirty ones too normal colour! I'm not sure what to think!

if it is a supply / demand issue then your body will catch up to him quick if you just keep feeding, as baby grows your milk changes in richness to supply what's needed and I did find a few days time lag sometimes (but I had gigantic greedy boys to start with). Poor bubs and poor you, hang in there it will get better! I had a drink and snack to hand at feeding time which seemed to help my milk supply (much prechopped cheese cubes and oatcakes in the fridge was yum, in additon to cake of course!) but maybe I just greedy guts. Is he a bit tired and dozing off before he is finished?

Don't forget that the tt could cause reflux like symptoms. Is there a bfing support group you can go to? Alternatively I'd call one of the bfing helplines. If you haven't got the numbers just google national Breastfeeding helpline

The last time I rang the helplines they were shocking so didn't really want to ring them again...it was two years ago! He has had his TT snipped so would that still show signs/symptoms of reflux?! I was hoping to go to the support groups but totally missed the slots this week! Grrr!! Top of the list for next week to go!

Think it could still be causing problems but I'm not trained and not sure. Sorry you've had a bad experience with the helplines, is there a phone number for one of your Bfing Support Groups? Maybe someone there could talk to you?