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Hi all just wondering if someone could support.
My baby is 6 weeks old. For his first two he was on measured feeds so was bottle fed and then topped up with breast. I continued with combi feeding as it worked for my lifestyle. The last week baby won’t latch on. Anyone get any support the get the latch back, bottles are less work for him so he is showing a preference to them but I’m not ready to give up on breast feeding.
I’ve tried pumping but I don’t get anything out!! I struggled pumping with my first and it really frustrates me as I have sat there with the pumps on for ages and don’t get a drop. However it’s all there when I hand express.
Is it time to give it up or is there something I can do xx
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I'm not sure where you're located, but I would try to find a lactation consultant near you who can do an in person consultation. They can discuss latch issues, pumping issues, etc. Your health insurance should cover a consultation, if not I would Google if there are any lactation consultant programs near you, the students should also offer free consultations!
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Ask your health visitor if they can offer any support with baby’s latch, or if they have a breastfeeding champion on their team that can help you. There are also private lactation consultants that you can see. I saw a private lactation consultant and a woman through the HV team, honestly the HV woman was so much better and more helpful. She was a breastfeeding specialist. She supported my breastfeeding from about 6 weeks to 12 weeks and was honestly amazing. Also you can ask for a tongue tie referral if you think that’s why he prefers bottles. Even if he was checked at birth, it’s worth checking when they are a bit older. With the pump, try massaging your breasts while you pump and also double/triple check your flange size. It should only be 1-2mm bigger than your nip, most women end up using one that’s too big x