Breastfeeding has been going pretty well so far, but my bub has only had small weight gains for the past 3 weeks (90grams, 100grams then 30grams).
I have been feeding whenever she wants. over night this is roughly every 4 hours, occasionally with a 5 hour block. During the day usually every 2 to 2.5 hours, sometimes less and sometimes she will go for 3.5 to 4 hours but the long blocks are not that often. Most feeds she will only feed from one side. I have had fast flow at the start, and the milk overflows and bub will choke sometimes. it is best if she feeds for a couple of minutes, then i sit her up and she has a burp and then she will feed again.
I'm not worried but would like to see if we can increase the weight gains, so am really concentrating on feeding this week. I am waiting to hear if i am getting into the breastfeeding day stay clinic at the local hospital next week. I have been told attachment and positioning are good.
I am trying to get bub to feed from both sides but sometimes feel like i am force feeding her. She feeds from one side, will have a rest, and then i will offer same side, and then the other.
I don't think supply is the problem (i could be wrong). There are 2 boobs there, but she only wants one each time. 2 weeks of low weight gains was ok, but 3 weeks is maybe too much?
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