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dlj97
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More breastfeeding help - sleeping at the boob
So I have been having a lot of problems getting DD to bf, but she is finally latching on with a shield. Now she will suck for like 2 or 3 minutes, and then she falls asleep. I try to wake her, but nothing we do does the trick - we have stroked her face and body, and taken her clothes off and that still wont wake her. I see milk in the shield, so I know she is getting something. Any tips on how to keep her sucking longer? Thanks.
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Posted 6/19/11 3:21 PM  |
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Cpt2007
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Re: More breastfeeding help - sleeping at the boob
try moving her top arm around in a bicycle type motion. i had to do this constantly with my dd in the early days, and it definitely helped.
gl!
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| Posted 6/19/11 3:39 PM |
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OrganicMama
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Re: More breastfeeding help - sleeping at the boob
A cool washcloth to the body definitely helped!
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| Posted 6/19/11 3:52 PM |
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patti08
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Re: More breastfeeding help - sleeping at the boob
We had similar problems with latching and using the shield for a few weeks - as hard as it was, it got so easy once she was a month old. Hang in there!
I had to fight to keep DD awake for a while but that ended quickly. Here are a few suggestions from what I remember doing.
Talk to her enthusiastically, make some subtly startling/funny noises.
Tickle her.
Clothes off.
Cool Wash cloth.
I wore a nursing necklace when she got older to limit distractions, maybe something bright would hold her attention.
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| Posted 6/19/11 4:34 PM |
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dlj97
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Re: More breastfeeding help - sleeping at the boob
Thanks everyone! Will try the wash cloth.
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| Posted 6/19/11 5:41 PM |
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Momma2Be
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Re: More breastfeeding help - sleeping at the boob
Posted by OrganicMama
A cool washcloth to the body definitely helped!
This!
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| Posted 6/19/11 8:10 PM |
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FlowerWife
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Re: More breastfeeding help - sleeping at the boob
a cool washcloth works sometimes
the NICU nurses taught me (this sounds weird but it works 90% of the time) to hold the baby up with their legs dangling. babies are used to being grounded so its unnatural to them to have their legs dangle. within a few minutes they usually start to squirm and pull their legs up, and within a minute or two their eyes open or they cry for a bit. its not uncomfy to them, just unnatural.
i also try changing position or switching boobs when DD falls asleep.
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| Posted 6/19/11 8:25 PM |
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MamaLeen
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Re: More breastfeeding help - sleeping at the boob
I agree with the pp's but I just wanted to say YAY!!! I am so glad your DD is latching on and the shield worked!!  keep up the good work, it will get easier and easier. 
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| Posted 6/19/11 8:47 PM |
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hdrd0411
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Re: More breastfeeding help - sleeping at the boob
also try tapping her under the chin with your finger
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| Posted 6/19/11 9:02 PM |
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dlj97
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Re: More breastfeeding help - sleeping at the boob
Thanks everyone!
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| Posted 6/20/11 3:06 AM |
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dlj97
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Re: More breastfeeding help - sleeping at the boob
Posted by MamaLeen
I agree with the pp's but I just wanted to say YAY!!! I am so glad your DD is latching on and the shield worked!! keep up the good work, it will get easier and easier.
Thanks! We had been using the shield (or trying to) so not sure what changed, but I am so so thrilled - it is something!
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| Posted 6/20/11 3:07 AM |
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