Too much milk and sick?
I understand that you can’t over feed a breastfed baby but my 9 week old has been at the boob a lot in the last 2 hours and during last feed was sick (not spit up, probably at least an egg cup full). She was totally fine and happy after but can only assume she’s eaten too much in a short space of time and it had nowhere to go? Anyone else?
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That’s interesting to know @Alana sorry so you say you do feed every hour when fussy or avoid that? Mine does spit up quite a lot generally but not concerned due to otherwise being happy and gaining wait. The amount tonight just threw me off!
I would love to spread feeds out but she will get so cranky if I try 🙈 also I then worry not feeding enough in the day and will make up at night! Will give it a go though thank you @Alana
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This has been my babies entire existence since birth. My doctor called him a happy spitter. I’ve been more mindful to not over feed him (aka every hour or to calm him when he’s fussy) and it has made a big difference. They say you can’t overfeed but I don’t know about that… I’ve seen 4 lactation consultants, had a feeding assessment with a physiotherapist and seen an osteopath about it with no real advice. They aren’t concerned since he isn’t fussy and is gaining crazy weight (20lbs at 3 months…) The best they’ve suggested is that my letdown could be too fast, to try and express a little before a feed to slow it down or recline a bit during the feed. They also say to take breaks, burp often, bicycle legs, etc etc the usual techniques.