Kate - I do think that it's potentially a supply/attachment issue. Early on and up till last weekend her attachment was perfect. My LC in hospital said she attached really well and was a great feeder, which she has been. After about the 1st week home she was attaching herself with very little assistance from me. I have no pain, no damage from her other than the initial stuff in hospital. I am topping her up with EBM on all feeds except the 2 with FF. Simply because my supply isn't huge so it's hit and miss with expressing and the amounts I'm getting. YEsterdsay I got 1 x 60ml EBM and then 1 x 80ML but today only got 30ml.
I had a follow up apt with my LC around week 3 but I've not been back since. I will need to check if I can still see my LC through my hospital or if I need to find a consultant outside the hospital. Will try and see someone on Monday.
Claire - Thanks for your post. We've been successfully BF'ing since birth up till last weekend when we hit this hurdle. Chloe was also given FF in hospital as she had low sugar levels but it didn't affect her willingness to go to the breast. BF'ing certainly is about a lot of determination but at the same time it can be such a stressful process. Up till now it's been great so just a matter of getting through this part. My biggest concern is her lack of weight gain over the 2 weeks. Will see what happens at her next weigh in on Wednesday.
I have just fed her for about 30 mins on BF, which is considerable considering she's only been doing 5-10 each side lately. She seemed somewhat full on the 2nd breast. I gave her 30ml of EBM and she is content. No crying etc so I'm guessing she was satisfied with that feed. It surprised me as my BB did not feel like they had much in them but she was making the right noises to say there was milk there.
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