I dont have time to read the other replies but my son used to do this all the time and he would pull his head back and consequently pull my nipple with him *ouchies*....he did this when he had a tummy ache (later found out it was caused by many different foods) - so prehaps she has a tummy ache from something you ate. I learnt that babies don't like to be on their backs or their tummies(or on their side being bf) when they have this pain ~ i found a baby hammock fantastic or a sling. otherwise i'd have to just hold my son while he slept. prehaps cut a few things out of your diet (i had alot of things but you don't have to go so drastic ~ i had to give up dairy, soy, field tomatoes (roma, grape and cherry are ok in small doses) & tomato sauce, sausages, egg & peanuts)
he also used to feed alot; sometimes its just a growth spurt the frequent feeds. even now he will drink alot at night and during the night (even though he is also on solids). if she is gaining weight then don't let the 'not enough milk' lie haunt you.
hope things get easier for you soon
oh and one more thing; i dont know which state you are in but i went to a well recommended lactation consultant (with more than 20years experience in many fields!) and she was fantastic; that was how i found out what he was intollerant/allergic to! was my life saver! as was the other lc's at my local health clinic
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