Feeling discouraged about breastfeeding. I was forced to give my baby formula and pumped milk to…
Feeling discouraged about breastfeeding. I was forced to give my baby formula and pumped milk to help her with her jaundice but now all she wants is the bottle. I can have milk dripping from my breasts and she still doesn't want it. I'm so sad because that's the main way I planned to feed her but now it's not an option and I don't know what to do to get her to latch.
Britnie Blacksher·
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Don't be discouraged just keep trying and she will get back on!
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Keep trying. When you do need to offer a bottle, try a preemie nipple. It makes the milk harder to get out just like the breast. Some babies get lazy after a bottle because it's easier to get the milk
Umara Crook·
Мама дочки-младенца
@babyblksher2016, thanks I'm trying. Everything I read said just be patient with her and keep trying but it's hard after multiple refusals. I'll hang in there though.
Umara Crook·
Мама дочки-младенца
@arivera64, thanks! I'll try that.
Jaela·
Мама сына-младенца
Try a nipple shield.
Umara Crook·
Мама дочки-младенца
@yungbae, thanks I tried that. I even put drops of my milk in it so she would instantly get it and it still didn't work.
Machell·
@haniyyah90, dont give up it took about 2 1/2 months for my little guy to latch and start nursing
Umara Crook·
Мама дочки-младенца
@tristan-makes-5, thanks I'm trying to hang in there.
Machell·
@haniyyah90, now i can't get him to take a bottle to save my life lol
Umara Crook·
Мама дочки-младенца
@tristan-makes-5, ah dang. Lol