Hi all. First time poster and flustered FTM so all advice welcome.
I am struggling with forceful let down/oversupply causing my 4-week old to vomit a lot, struggle to get to sleep and have lots of pain/congestion/wind.
We struggled to get breastfeeding established (lower birth weight, traumatic birth, tongue tie) but persevered and since had tie snipped which has really improved latch.
LO now goes 10-15min on one breast (often coughing, gulping, spluttering) and we both end-up covered in milk.
He'll then happily doze off upright on my shoulder (after a few spit ups) but then is awake straight away when l lay him flat (and will often vomit). He then shouts and fusses and takes ages to fall asleep (on me) again, to only wake up 30-mins later to feed (I know he's getting enough as he's put on 15 ounces in two weeks!).
Most days he is overtired and asking to feed every hour.
I've read Kelly Mums advice and I'm already essentially doing blocked feeding as he doesn't need to go on to the other breast each feed.
I'm trying 'uphill feeding' but tricky as I have size GG breasts and have to help him with the weight of my breasts, otherwise he loses the latch.
I presume my milk supply will steady itself in due course but for now I my questions are;
Should I attempt to space out feedings more to 2/3 hours? If so, any advice how?
How can I help him sleep better after feeds? Anything for a bit of shoulder rest!
Would napping in bouncy chair or similar help?
Will other feeding positions help? Anything else to try?
Sorry for long post and thanks in advance!