please help,, breast feeding.

[mommyteonna]

My daughter is 3 days old and she haven't eaten since 1pm. But at first she was eating ever 2 hours. I don't understand... Also my milk supply came in today, I don't know if that plays a big part in it. Do she not like the milk?? What do I do? I don't have a lactation consult to call.

[nonishy]

Maybe the baby is having latching problems. There are covers you can put over your nipple to help improve the latching process. Also wake up your baby every 2, 3, or 4 hrs to eat. Also try pumping, and make sure if you boobs get too full to squeeze them a little before the baby starts eatting, or it can squirt out to fast and sometimes cause the baby to gag or choke, like when we drink water too fast and it goes down the wrong way... you can also call a pediatrician and ask. They can help you too. Make sure the baby isn't bloated or gassy, that can cause the baby not to hungry.

[ericatoday]

My midwife said its normal. And if breastfeeding to not try and force baby to have a schedule. She said some days baby will feed a bunch in a short amount of time and other days baby will be fine after one feeding for hours but to never try and force baby to eat. If she isn't wanting food then don't stress out. Breastfeeding is a lot different from bottle feeding where you make a set amount every so and so hours. Baby will eat when they're hungry don't force it or worry. If she hasn't eaten in a few hours don't stress she won't starve to death in just a few hours you're fine.

[rebekkahh19]

Okay first you need to not get stressed because that effects the milk supply. If the baby isn't hungry you need to wake her or him up and feed them. They will respond the moment they sense food.

[rebekkahh19]

Okay first you need to not get stressed because that effects the milk supply. If the baby isn't hungry you need to wake her or him up and feed them. They will respond the moment they sense food.