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Originally posted by Bookworm
The breastfeeding counsellor who did a session at our NCT class told us that you shouldn't mix breast and bottles before the baby is 6 weeks old as it will confuse it - apparently there is a different form of sucking needed for each.
Bookworm
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Originally posted by mrsantro
Ooerrr, I was told different today as my nipples are killing and I have a super latch on hard sucking baby, I ant to cry everytime she comes to me for a feed *also wants to suck at me for well over an hour sometimes* I gave her two formula bottles Early hours Sunday, Fed her by Breast yesterday all day and switched to formula again through the night.
I'm not producing enough milk by myself apparently, therefore thats why she is not satisfied with me, Consultant said just to try the breast for 5mins each side then top her up with 70mls of formula at the feed.
Oh would like to add that after around 12hours of not BF I managed to get 60mls from each breast by pump today.
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Originally posted by mrsantro
I want to cry everytime she comes to me for a feed
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Originally posted by mrsantro
I can always go back to it if I'm still doing 5mins each side, if I change my mind, can't I???
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Originally posted by mrsantro
Thank you both for the great advice.
i'm feeling pretty confused and really guilty about the whole thing in general and have had a few good cries too.
She's perfect at latching and I followed the advice that if shes sucking and swallowing its correct and to get as much nipple in, which she does, thats why I dont understand why it hurts so bloody much?
Also was told if it hurts youre not doing it right.
Think I'll follow what the nurse said today with the 5min each side before formula, then next week at our next visit pick it up with her again.
I can always go back to it if I'm still doing 5mins each side, if I change my mind, can't I???
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Originally posted by Rae
Great thread ... I am thinking about expressing but have a question - can you mix the milk you have expressed at different times in order to make up a whole feed?
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Originally posted by Rae
Also if I leave LO with DP/Mum with a bottle of expressed milk will I need to take the pump with me to express when his feed is due??
R x
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Originally posted by bubble
I only want enough to be able to go and get my highlights done without worrying that she'll starve.![]()
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