I posted here for advice for a friend a couple of days ago. Story so far is: tricky foreceps delivery, mother had morphine, first feed was short but OK. Wouldn't latch for future feeds and just slept (first 12 hours). Overnight, mother expressed colostrum for him which he took. Next day it was noted that he had breathing troubles so was taken to SCBU. He was then given formula. Both mum and baby have an infection and are on antibiotics. Baby is doing well and is back with mum, 2 feeds have been fairly successful.
However, this morning she has texted me to say that he's refusing to latch on again. Simply licking her nipple. Night staff are threatening formula. I've just called the hospital but she's sleeping (day staff sound nice!).
I'm trying to get in touch with LLL or ABM to see if there is anyone in her area that can help her.
Any suggestions on where she sould go from here? My first thought was that with the amount of trauma since birth, they probably need some snuggly skin to skin time for a start. But after that I'm out of ideas without speaking to her some more.