I has to stop breastfeeding. Baby sick after formula

[Lanzy]

I had really hoped to breastfeed and did for 5 days, but after day 3 or 2 midwife had noticed baby had lost weight, they said this was normal as baby was earlier than expected so I then got put on plan of breastfeed every 2-3 hour and after 20 mins of BF to give 30ml of formula.
On the last day midwife came out I said I was struggling with feeding because of pain. I then expressed milk and there was so little of my milk decision was then made to formula.

it’s unexpected and I don’t know what to do and how to make life easier. Giving up BF was sudden and boobs are sore, everytime I feed baby on new plan of 60ml and no BF. She brings up milk. I wind her and allow breaks whilst taken bottle (MAM colic)
she still looks for breast and I feel guility! - I guess I like now seeing how much she gets but the constant hiccups/sickness scares me after formula!

On another note, don't take baby off the breast after 5min unless baby disconnect by themselves. Keep baby on the same breast so baby can get some hind milk, which has more fatty substances.

You don't need to offer both breast per feeding. But some people do. Other people do it occasionally.

I would second the advice of seeing someone about tongue tie. And reading the Kellymom website.

@Lanzy my baby also lost weight at beginning and we had to do the formula top ups like you. We did this for about 2 weeks but I always offered breast first and eventually baby weaned off formula herself as my milk was enough for her. I got support from my local NCT breastfeeding counsellor to help me check the latch was okay and positioning etc. you could try contacting yours or see if any local support groups in your area or phone the infant feeding hotline (NCT). Breastfeeding does get easier I promise and it sounds like you do have milk coming in if you’re sore!

You don't need to offer both breast per feeding. But some people do. Other people do it occasionally.

You still hear this a lot, but it's not true. It is absolutely essential to offer a newborn both breasts at every feed. One breast at a time "to get the hind milk and empty the breast" is not a thing and can lead to the baby taking in insufficient milk. It is true that older babies sometimes only take one breast though.