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Breastfeeding/Jaundice/ Vent
I am having such a hard time breastfeeding.. my baby has jaundice so they are giving her phototherapy. Before they checked her for it, she was doing sooo good latching on and everything. Now they bring her every two hours but she doesn't want to eat. They bring her and she doesn't seem hungry she just wants to sleep. Then they try and force her to latch in and sge gets mad. then its just non stop crying. The nurse leaves to get something and she calms down and tries to latch on again but the nurse comes back and she starts crying again. I'm tired and frustrated because now they started giving her formula because they say she is really fussy while she is in the nursery. idk what to do.. I feel like she prefers the formula than me and idk why but that is really upsetting.. I was just hoping baby would be able to go home and she would take my breast and everything would be fine..
I feel rejected by my own baby and it hurts....
I feel rejected by my own baby and it hurts....
Sorry I didn't read every post because I was so angry. Latch baby to breast just pump for 2 minutes before like above posted baby will learn to latch good. My little guy was the same he had nipple confusion and plus he was a Preemie he latched fine at first but with every bottle they gave the worse the latching got. It took 3 months to get him to latch again after bringing him home. We started with the nipple shield and after 2 to 5 minutes I would take it off and latch him to straight breast after 2 to 5 days he started latching to straight breast with no problem. Some babies have no problem switching from bottle to breast but a lot do get confused on which is which. I wish you luck and see a lactation consultant she will help so much ours was a breastfeeding lifesaver.
Tell the nurse If she gives your baby formula one more time you will Sue the crap out of her and who ever else gives that baby a paci or bottle. That's exactly what happened to my little guy he got confused because they claimed he had to have formula due to jaundice. When I got home I went to a breastfeeding forum and I also researched about jaundice and formula. Formula is actually worse because it constipated babies and breast milk doesn't. Breast milk is better because it helps them to poop. When your baby is in the room with you in the day open up the window and let the sunshine in and nurse baby in the sunlight. Tell them to leave you alone. This makes me so angry because the nurses at the hospital bullied me in the same way. You need to nurse baby often. Your baby is fussy because they won't back off! Nurses need to be properly trained when it comes to breastfeeding. Don't give up once you get home your aggravation will be over and let baby have lots of sunlight. But seriously If you are there. Tell them not to give formula or a paci and to bring your child to you. This time around I won't be bullied because I'm equipped with knowledge this time around and I'm prepared to go momma bear off on some people.
When your baby is latched and If your baby seems to fall asleep take off all of the babies clothes except the diaper and stroke baby's back and bottoms of the feet. Jaundice makes babies very very tired and it's hard for them to stay awake so stimulation to the back feet and face helps. I don't know why those jerks didn't tell you this. Also see a lactation consultant If needed and the lc will be your voice while in the hospital and will also help you with nursing.
When your baby is latched and If your baby seems to fall asleep take off all of the babies clothes except the diaper and stroke baby's back and bottoms of the feet. Jaundice makes babies very very tired and it's hard for them to stay awake so stimulation to the back feet and face helps. I don't know why those jerks didn't tell you this. Also see a lactation consultant If needed and the lc will be your voice while in the hospital and will also help you with nursing.
You can try a nipple shield.. sometimes the breast will get over-full too, and get too big to latch on to, try expressing some with your hand or a pump, just a very little, and then let her latch.
I know I was nursing her and my other breast started leaking like crazy.. half my shirt was wet. But she just doesn't seem to like my nipple...
They should NOT be giving her a pacifier or bottles without your consent. you have the right to keep her right in the room with you. My daughter never left my sight once while in the hospital. Tell them to back off and leave you alone, if you want help you'll ask. Right now the baby's stomach is so small, whatever you are giving her IS enough. Don't stress mama!
Im glad its working out better at home! Some nurses just push that too much, breastfeeding us one of the best things for jaundice, so nurse as much as you cam! Good luck, hope it all works itself out!
I'm home now:) and they were feeding her... they would take her off therapy for 30 minutes every 2 hrs so that she can nurse but she was already full and sleepy from the formula. But she just got done eating. I used the nipple shield but she latched and nursed for 20 minutes :)
Are u sure there not actually feeding her in the nursery? And it sounds like she may not like the nurses. Cant u ask for them to keep her near u when shes not doing the therapy? Dont give up! Some nurses dont have patience and dont want to work with the mommas at all. Itll get easier :) it just has too!
dont give up u sound like u really want to breastfeed i say dont give up. Keep trying to get ure baby to latch on thats how ure milk is going to keep going its on demand pumping can only get u soo much but ure baby latching on n nursing will establish ure milk supply. Keep going girl dont give up
Well, we got to go home now and I'm going to feed her however I want. I know she will get the hang of it. If not I will pump as long as I can. But I have a feeling she will be fine now that they won't be messing with her.
My son was very jaundice for almost the first 2 months. I had a horrible tume trying to breastfeed. He couldnt latch on properly and when he did he would get very frusterated and start.crying. It took me about 2 weeks to realize that my milk never fully came in and i had to.switch to formula. I was also really upset as i.wanted to breastfeed. I know your frusteration but dont for a second think it is your fault. I would make it very clear to the staff u dont want ur baby having any formula. Id also ask of you could have.some alone time to try and work out the breastfeeding just the two of u.
My hospital tryed forcing me to formula feed because of the sane issue. I said no! And kept on breastfeeding and my lo if doing fine. She lost over a pound at first but gained it all back within the first month. Trust your mamma instincts!
They can not give formula without your permission. She probably gets so mad from them messing with her. Have them leave her with you and leave you alone for a while. I don't think she is rejecting you for a bottle but if they are interfering and giving her one and she's hungry she's going to take it because its easy. Your her mom and they shouldn't be doing anything without your permission.
The EMTs bought us to a hospital that I would never in a million years came to on my own. When they took our little girl to the nursery I told the nurse specifically NO BOTTLE NO PACIFIER! Then just cuz she was being a little fussy they actually called and asked if I wanted her to have a bottle. I got super mad. Then the post partum nurse actually told me I was feeding her ti much and she was going to use my breast as a pacifier. I would tell them how u feel and just be blunt about it. I wouldn't care if they get mad. Him having jaundice the breast milk is better anyway. They should be encouraging it.
My baby was born on the 23rd of July. He has jaundice as well and always wants to sleep. She probably has nipple confusion. That's what happened to my little man. Breastfeeding takes a lot of work and can be very frustrating. It's not your milk I'm sure. It's easier for a baby to drink from a bottle so when you go to put them back on the breast they get lazy and aren't used to working to get the milk out any more. You can try a nipple shield. Don't get discouraged though. Be firm with the nurses. Tell them no more formula. Sometimes it takes forever to have a good feed but she'll get there. Don't give up and try not to get sad about it. It has nothing to do with your milk. Your milk is what's best for baby! Keep your head up! Good luck
Aw that *****! Try asking the nurse for alone time for feeding and bonding. Maybe your frustration with the nurse around is rubbing off onto bubba and thats why she finds it hard to settle for a feed.
They should leave you alone with her for a while. They can't keep taking her to the nursery like that, it seems like they're forcing formula on her by not allowing her the time to adjust. Ask them to give you and her some space and time alone. She'll breast feed don't worry.
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