ok I need help I can't get my baby to latch like she did at first when she was born my milk supply…
ok I need help I can't get my baby to latch like she did at first when she was born my milk supply is getting low I'm trying to pump every two hours to build it up and I'm trying to get on the breast and she stay on for like 5 to 10 mins at the most so I'm having to give formula which it hard for her to poop while taking the formula it's just hurting my feeling I'm trying tho

Lei·
Мама дочки-младенца
Im no expert im still learning but i was having problems with latching still do but i learned to change positions my left boob i can do any thats her favorite. But my right i only can do football hold and i have to pull her chin gently to help her open wide enough. Maybe you can try different ways and find which way works for you
nina·
Мама двоих (младенец)
I tried the football hold seem like cradle hold works better with the pillow .... I just need her to stay on so my body can know to make more milk for her either she pull off or fall to sleep it hard but I'm trying my Best
Alina·
Мама сына-младенца
I'm sorry you're having trouble, I am too! If you can, before giving her formula and before she is too hungry, try offering her breast. I have my son latch on before and after as long as possible and unlatch him once he is no longer actively feeding or is drifting off, offer him the bottle, then let him fall asleep on the breast. Have you seen a lactation specialist or consultant, it'll help a lot! Also try to pump more often if you can.
nina·
Мама двоих (младенец)
yeah I seen the lactation nurse it just getting hard I'm not trying to stop the little supply I got but I just feel bad cause I'm not supplying enough but I'm do my best and I been pumping but thanks I'm trying tho @aightgoddess
Alina·
Мама сына-младенца
Yeah, it's hard. Definitely try a tea designed to boost milk supply too, I have some and I feel like it's helped boost my supply. I noticed since I started drinking it I can at least get another 1.5 oz out when I pump. :)
nina·
Мама двоих (младенец)
ok I'll try it
Kimberly ·
How old is your lil one? A couple weeks old, right? Baby's tummy is still small. Have you tried a nipple shield? If you can get baby to latch with that, and you can nurse frequently your body will know to make more milk, or you can pump for a few minutes before nursing and that may draw your nipples out more and make it easier to latch onto.