Sudden breast refusal in the afternoon/evening

[HotI]

Could be hormonal changes in you. AF starting or pregnancy can cause breast refusal in bubs.

[chody47]

Just in the afternoon?

I'm on the mini pill and haven't had AF yet. Last time I didn't get it til I went back on the normal one. Given that I'm on it I would figure pregnancy would be unlikely.....

[HotI]

ha ha, tell that to my little stowaway!

i didn't use bottles with my kids, so if they got idgy at the breast I didn'thave an alternative to offer so it was probably easier for them to go back to the breast. I find jumping in a deep bath together can help a reluctant bub feed.

[chody47]

Really HotI? Did you get pregnant on the mini pill? Is that very common?

Maybe the bath could be an idea. Thanks!

[HotI]

yep, on the mini pill and still tandem feeding (just). dd weaned just after. but ds still feeding regularly.
I don't know how common it is.

[chody47]

Hmmmm maybe it's worth a test just to rule it out then.....

[HotI]

has she been on solids long? does she eat before her nap? the intro of solids can cause tummy upsets as they get used to new sensations .

some changes I never found a reason for, just had to work with it til baby was ok again or we changed to suit baby.

[onthefly]

Yeah, maybe just go with it for a bit and see how you go.

[chody47]

Just an update:
Today I waited until she was demanding feeds before offering. I also just offered the afternoon feed as a bottle as I didn't want any more negative experiences with breastfeeding (by her crying and arching away). It seemed to work well. She took her first two feeds really well. She didn't ask for her next feed (bottle of EBM) until almost 4pm. She also then fed the best she has in ages at the boob before bed (a solid 20 min feed from both sides). Usually all she will take is one side, in about 6-7 mins.

[Razzberry]

does she have reflux? I think I remember that she did from previous posts, if so, she may need a meds increase. Reflux is worse as the day goes on and this can lead to breast refusal.