thread: Need Advice please 6 week old

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    I just wanted to let you know I had problems at 6 weeks & almost gave up. I've been breastfeeding exclusively for over 4 months now.
    I had cracked nipples, thrush in my nipples, I slight cases of mastitis - thank God I'd read about that & knew what to do!!
    DS has had wind problems before too. I bought some Infacol C. It helps the air bubbles in their belly join together to come up easier.
    Do you use a dummy. It'd be better than all night feeding if he'll take it. Try rolling a blanket or towel or something up under his mattress so he is propped slightly upright. This can help with the wind too.
    Talk to MCHN & maybe even contact a lactation consultant. They should both have some good ideas that should help.

    Talk to your MCHN about not enjoying him too. She can do a PND check. It may just be coz you are over tired, but it'd be good to get checked anyway.
    Everything will get better & easier. Sleep might be an issue for a while, but as I said, sleep whenever he does if you can. It doesn't matter if it's lunch time & there are no clean clothes or plates. Sleep for you is more important!
    Last edited by ~clover~; July 20th, 2008 at 02:54 PM.