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Premature babies & breastfeeding
Hi,
My DD was born at 36 weeks and it has been a real struggle to get her to breastfeed. She's now almost 3 weeks old and she can latch on but sometimes she'll go straight on and sometimes it can take up to 5 mins to get her to latch on. She was really sleepy in the first week or so and is becoming more alert now. I really want to persevere with the breastfeeding but wondering if it will ever get better! is anyone else in the same boat?
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My DD was born at 36 weeks and it has been a real struggle to get her to breastfeed. She's now almost 3 weeks old and she can latch on but sometimes she'll go straight on and sometimes it can take up to 5 mins to get her to latch on. She was really sleepy in the first week or so and is becoming more alert now. I really want to persevere with the breastfeeding but wondering if it will ever get better! is anyone else in the same boat?
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if you both get stressed pause breath and try again.
iv always said breastfeeding is hard work,weird i know as its natural but u do have to stickat it and work hard, put baby on as often as she wants (it will be ALOT) ITS THE ONLY WAY TO BUILD YOUR SUPPLY!!
i felt like i was being sucked 24/7 for 6weeks but its worth it i promise u,try and relax leave everything else and just feed your dd.
visit www.kellymom or breastfeeding network for some fab advice and if there is a breastfeeding group near you go the advice and support from there will be a god send, good luck x x