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6 month old upset on breast

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Teaandcrumpets95 · 20/11/2022 18:30

Any opinions appreciated.

My bf baby has been I'll recently (past 2 weeks different problems) but it now better.
Today he's been feeding ALOT like 45 min sessions when normally he feeds for around 10-15 mins about 11 times in 24hrs.

And this evening he's moaning and crying while he's latching on, keeps coming off to have a little cry but then keeps trying to get back on.

Is this because he's been ill? Could it be teething? (Has cut first tooth recently)

My biggest concern is am I running out of milk? I don't leak anymore and I know this can be normal but his reaction is worrying me, especially as he's quite a long slender baby as it is.

Tia x

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Hungrycaterpillarsmummy · 20/11/2022 18:33

Deffo teething. Get the calpol out. Also anbesol is great but I can't remember the age they can have it from.

Hungrycaterpillarsmummy · 20/11/2022 18:34

And no you won't be running out of milk. Your breasts do adapt so your let down isn't as strong and you don't leak :)

upfucked · 20/11/2022 18:36

Teething, illness or growth spurt

Teaandcrumpets95 · 20/11/2022 18:47

@Hungrycaterpillarsmummy thank you very much for responding!

That's good news! Granted he cut a tooth the other week, then got a cold then got ill so I'm hoping that won't just be my life on repeat forever 😂

I have infant ambesol so I'll get that on for bedtime and see if that helps with the feeds.

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Hungrycaterpillarsmummy · 20/11/2022 22:20

Fingers crossed. My boy has 6 teeth now but he suffers soooo much when they come in. It's such a shame.

The cold may also be making it worse. I guess the other thing could be a sore throat but I'd put money on teeth.

Teaandcrumpets95 · 21/11/2022 08:44

He got up 6 times last night- I'm hoping this ends soon because I don't know what to do 😩

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