For about a month now I've been struggling to breastfeed my (now) 4 m/o. She feeds in really short bursts - often only a minute or two - before coming off to smile at me, coo or look around. Gets upset if I try to get her to feed more. Sometimes refuses outright.
She is generally happy, filling nappies just about, and gaining weight (although much smaller than other babies we know her age). Because of this no one else (husband, health visitor) can understand why I am worried but I find it hard to believe she is getting all she needs in such short feeds. It also makes going out really difficult because I've never been comfortable feeding in public and get embarrassed when she inevitably pulls off because she is too distracted.
She feeds better when relaxed before bed and wakes once or twice at night for feeds, but when I've tried to feed in dark/quiet during the day it doesn't make a difference. I'd really like to stop breastfeeding now because it's getting me down - but of course she won't take a bottle! Anyone been through anything similar or have any advice?