Help & advice ftm baby been upset

So a couple of weeks ago LO stopped wanting breast in the day would totally have a melt down & scream until given a bottle. So reluctantly we changed to bottle feeding in the day with formula which LO previously had a couple of bottles in the day between breast anyway. The week previous to this happening we had mastered breastfeeding and had dropping to one bottle of formula a day. We currently are still doing four night time feeds 12, 2, 4, 6 on breast but last night she started with the fussy and getting up set. I really do not want to go to formula and bottle throughout the night. Where did it all go so wrong 😭
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How old is LO? What position are you breastfeeding? And what’s the nipple flow of the bottle? The bottle may be much faster than your breast and LO is getting impatient. You could try actively expressing and massaging your breast for milk to come out faster while LO is latched

hmm, it sounds like a tough transition, but honestly, babies can be super unpredictable sometimes, so don't beat yourself up about it! here's what the 'Heal Baby Care App' says.... "It sounds like you're going through a challenging transition, and it's completely normal for breastfeeding patterns to change. Babies can go through phases where they prefer one feeding method over another, often influenced by growth spurts or developmental changes. To encourage breastfeeding during the day, try to create a calm and comfortable environment, and offer the breast when your little one is sleepy or relaxed. You might also consider skin-to-skin contact to help re-establish that connection. Have there been any changes in your routine or environment that might have affected her feeding preferences?

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