Jace lost a pound also. He's 6 days now, we went yesterday to his first appt and she said to supplement. His latch isn't perfect because of my flat nipples ? we tried a nipple shield and it just didn't work for us. So what I do now is pump all that I can which is only 1-1.5 oz from each and I give him that. She said he needs 1-2 oz. So if I come up short on my pump I'll supplement with an oz of formula. We go to check his weight today. I know he's getting what he needs because his wet/poo diapers have increased. Unfortunately, Jace isn't showing interest in my boob anymore

My only recommendation is to use a nipple that reduces the chance of confusion. I've used TommeeTippee and Munchkin Latch to feed him breast milk since he was 5 days. They are supposed to mimic the shape of a nipple, reducing confusion. My guy had a latching issue and lost 15% of his body weight. He's now gained 1lb 6oz in 7 days. I also introduced a paci at 3 days old, and we haven't had any issues. Be persistent, mama, and listen to what you feel is right. I would try a bottle of breast milk before formula, but the choice is entirely yours.

My little one lost weight too. I am supplementing with breast milk, I pump twice a day and give her that. She is still doing well on the breast (2 weeks old).

Same situation. Baby kept losing weight. Turns out she has a shallow latch and I have low milk supply.

We are supplementing and I'm pumping to get her any bit of breast milk I can. It's not ideal and I wasn't expecting this... But I guess you do what you have to do

You don't have to supplement, ultimately the decision is yours!

My lactation consultant said when giving a bottle hold the baby straight up and hold bottle straight out so that there is no confusion

I too had to supplement because my daughter lost a pound. I supplemented 1oz of formula after I nursed her for two weeks. At first I was heartbroken. But she gained it all back and I don't have to supplement anymore and we didn't have an issue with nipple confusion. Good luck and don't give up!