I spoke with my CHN a few days ago about Charlie's throwing up all the time and she told me about a technique which has turned out to be really effective. It's a bit of a pain, but Charlie hasn't had one chuck up since I started. It's actually pretty damed logical too if you think about it.
She said that every time you BF, unlatch him one minute after the milk lets down. This is when they gulp the most air. Then, even if he cries or grizzles, burp him. You should get a loud/big burp. If you don't get it, keep patting his back until you get it, even if it takes ages. Once he's burped, put him back on the bb for another few mins. When you feel his mouth pulling on you less, take him off and burp him again. This should only be a small burp (if at all). Finally finish the feed, and sit him upright on your knee (if he's awake) Any more air in his belly will naturally rise to the surface and be expelled in time, you won't have to pat his back anymore.
On the boob, they don't suck as much air as on a bottle, but they do get some nonetheless. Give it a go, what have you got to lose? Maybe it'll help Nixon retain some of his BM.
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