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Really struggling to transition from FF to BF

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Bigoldsupermoon · 26/10/2014 15:50

Apologies if this is a topic that's been done to death, but I'm in need of some serious support - I'm completely swamped in baby blues and really struggling with feeding after a traumatic c-section birth.

My milk didn't come in at all for the first three days, so baby was put on formula. Now, I'm still not engorged but there is milk there - problem is, baby has damaged my nipples and refuses to latch on and stay on. I'm willing to put up with pain - she can latch, I think she's just lazy/confused.

Sometimes, although not that often, she'll have a lovely long feed but she's still hungry (to the point of hysteria) after both breasts. Most often, she'll latch on for a minute or so, suck, swallow, then drop off and thrash her head about. She fed for almost two hours earlier, but still wanted a bottle after.

I'm spending most of the time in floods of tears - I'm traumatised by the birth (the spinal didn't work properly, which meant I felt everything and got through it on IV pain relief/gas and air Sad), so baby's upset is reducing me to an absolute sobbing wreck, which I suspect isn't helping my supply, or my relationship with her.

Whenever I really can't get her on, I am pumping, and I'm trying to use the stimulation setting on the pump in between feeds to get things going a bit better, but I just don't think I have enough milk. I don't feel engorged, there's no 'let down' sensation and I'm not leaking milk at all.

Any help or advice would be so appreciated - I'd also be interested to know if anyone knows of organisations that send visitors out. I'd be happy to pay a private breastfeeding support person if necessary - I just really, really want to get this sorted.

Thanks for reading x

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Justgotosleepnow · 28/10/2014 20:15

Fantastic! Well done you!
I'm so pleased she came out to see you so quickly and you got on well Grin

It's obviously not good to have tongue tie, but it's great to have a diagnosis so early on.

Super news on the latch and positioning, that will make you feel so much better.

My dd had gallons of formula whilst we got everything sorted, it kept her alive, it's marv we've got it to help us.

Good luck & come back and update us on your 'journey' Grin

violetbean · 29/10/2014 04:29

Great news! She sounds like a gem. Well done! Smile

TeamEponine · 29/10/2014 05:16

I was just coming on to suggest fenugreek, but you've already been recommended it! It made a huge difference to my supply.

Congrats on your little one and on making such great progress with feeding. Thanks

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