Hi
our 11 week old has been exclusively breastfed so far, but is increasingly unhappy at the breast. She is gaining weight, but more slowly than the HV would like (averaging about 4oz per week). She is alert, happy (when not on the breast) and has about 4-5 pooey nappies and plenty of wet ones. She is not an easy baby - very active and hard to put to sleep etc. But the main issue is that she latches and then pulls off and cries. This is not, we think, on overactive letdown (my partner doesn't have spray, leaky breasts, and finds it quite difficult to pump). She feeds pretty well at night.
The baby never quite seems satisfied even though she is often given both breasts, and is fed very very frequently (at least every 2 hours during the day). At this point my impression is that most babies are going a bit longer between feeds - she will go for about 4 hours at night if she takes both breasts. My poor partner is dispirited and exhausted and sore as every time the baby comes near her to nurse she cries - this isn't doing much for the bond between them.
Is this a supply issue (we don't think so)? An inefficient latch (loads of people have seen it and pronounced it fine - sucking sounds etc)? A slow let-down that is frustrating her? Any help/advice most welcome, as they are both so unhappy that although it is the last thing we want to do, I can see a switch to formula on the horizon (this also prompted by the slow weight gain, although in itself I don't think this would be a reason to switch).
They have both had thrush which has now been treated, mum taking Flucon but finished course now.
TIA