Hi everyone,
First time user and first time mum too.
I was hoping to get some advice and maybe some positive experiences from others.
I had a baby girl 6 weeks ago, all is well now however we were both admitted for longer than usual and were kept in for almost 6 nights when I had her. Labour was apparent longer than usual and I was told after giving into to epidural that forceps would be needed as well. The prolonged stay was due to the fact that had high heart rate and suspected infection (I believe this was due to constant checking by midwife to break waters😒). Anyway although i had skin to skin contact when she was born, I was fairly out of after and nurse fed baby bottle during the remaining night. I tried to breast feed the next morning however baby was not having it at all, nurses just basically said it takes time and said to use bottle if needed. Being a first time mum I had no idea this would have such a knock on effect and now regret this so much. I have since been combo feeding and expressing every three hours since i had her. I've got to the point where I'm just exhausted though. Also Each time I try to put baby on, she manages to suck once or twice and ends up in panic mode screaming/crying leading to both us upset and me giving bottle. I also think I have flat nipples which although I was told by health visitor its not "nipple feeding, it breastfeeding so shouldn't affect it" I do think it's not helping. Can anyone advice/give me hope that breastfeeding issues still possible? Thank you x