No no no, it's fine - it can be soooo hard with your first. It's awful when they really cry. I'd say she still has some wind that is getting through even after she has burped. When it works its way to the gut/bowel it can be really uncomfortable - hence arching back. She wants to suck to soothe the pain, but it can get into a viscious circle of more feed on top of the burps yanno?
Have you got a sling? Try that, if you can let her sleep on you - her tummy will be more comfortable as well.
Of course it's not the wrong thing to hold her - and if anyone tells you comforting a yelling bubs is spoiling them, I'll be over there chasing them away with a broom.
Oh btw, I'm not sure how old she is, but babies are notorious for 'waking up' around 1-2 weeks after birth.
I agree with Lulu, it sounds like she still has some wind. Try lying her on your knees with her head slightly below her tummy (after a feed) and pat her back. After 10 - 15 seconds. lift her upright and rub her back upwards. That is often a good technique for bringing up trapped wind. I also second the suggestion of a sling. Holding your baby is what nature intended you to do, and tbh it's perfectly ok for you to just sit with her all day if that is what makes you and she happy.
Right up on the shoulder was just about a failsafe for me. It's also IMPERATIVE that you keep up your fluids, and EAT.
Get yourself a 'feeding station' - it's either bed or the couch. Gather the remote, phone, big drink and some nibbles (no OJ or 'farty' foods lol), books, magazines and plant yourself with your feet up, and bubs close or on you xoxoxo
Hi yes I agree too - it sounds like wind, i.e. a sore tummy. Sucking will make her feel better. You can also pump her little legs up to her belly - this can release a lot of farts. I have used infacol - didnt help at all. I think a more natural product is Brauer's for colic and I have heard positive things about it too.
I wouldnt worry about how long she feeds for - my DD feeds for 10 mins at the absolute most. Usually 5 mins. The longest she ever fed for (when younger) was about 20 mins total.
I would try and stretch her out to 3 hours between feeds though. Or at least 2.5 hours. You can try to do this through distraction - by walking in the pram, popping her in a carrier... I think you will find that once you can get her to the first 3 hour stretch that the next ones will fall into place. FX for you xx
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