Flow too fast?

[Trucha10]

Hi

DC2 is 6 weeks, ebf and has had solid weight gain since birth. He feeds nearly 3 hourly but for no more than 10 mins a pop but is clearly getting enough. He does, however, mess about on the job a lot and splutters a lot. He is constantly pulling off and doesn't have a terribly deep latch. He does get dreadful wind which I think in part is due to his gulping and spluttering.

I'm wondering if my flow is too fast for him. I just expressed 100ml in 5 mins. Is that a fast? What can I do to slow it down for him?

Any other thoughts or ideas would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you wise MN!

I used to have loads of milk it used to bubble all over their faces making them splutter try and express a bit off first before he latches on try and take the pressure off your flow.

I have a similar thing going on, but I've stopped seeing it a a particular problem. I'm interested in whether this is something I should try to address. It's mainly only an issue in the left side, and less problematic if he feeds twice from there in succession - I guess you've tried this too?

Thanks so much for the advice. Hand expressing has definitely made it easier. Much appreciated!

I had this problem for 10 months so here's lots of tips: Biological nurturing (leaning back) worked for me too, possibly you can look at it on youtube or get expert advice to find a comfortable position? Also feeding lying on my side facing ds. Also lansinoh breast pads (ocado) are the best. I also bought silicone cups from medela that catch excess milk, I used them to catch the spray sometimes while feeding & poured it into a nearby container. I also bought nursing clothes with two complete layers of fabric at the front, you lift the first up where it stays clean then feed, so any drips etc from feeding are then hidden away when you finish feeding. www.mamaway.co.uk/?action=products_detail&prod_id=1315&color_code=B I also bought lots of cheap bibs at mothercare that were towelling on the front and waterproofed at the back. In public I could spray against the bib when ds moved away to cough. Block feeding didn't work for me, I found it impossible to get a balance between too much & too little supply, I ended up donating milk for special care babies for 6m-very rewarding. And it does get better as your supply will either settle down or your baby will grow to handle it better. Ds never fed longer than 20mins and grew very big very fast-sure he'll be great at downing pints in his teenage years!