Sounds like you're having some fairly typical getting started troubles with the breastfeeding, and are getting excellent advice on rectifying the situation. As you know, I had my share of problems in the beginning, so I know just how worrisome making it all can be. I found that time fixed a lot of it - Liam just needed to get a little bigger.
The only thing I'm slightly concerned about in your post is using bottles to supplement. Some (by no means all) babies will develop a preference to the quicker easier flow from the bottle and start rejecting the breast. And while exclusively pumping and bottle feeding is possible, it's not something most people want to do... Alternate methods of feeding include finger feeding with a feeding syringe, or cup feeding (Medela makes infant feeding cups, I believe). Just some things to be aware of if Alex begins to show a preference or if you're concerned about that happening.
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Date: 2005-04-21 11:26 am (UTC)The only thing I'm slightly concerned about in your post is using bottles to supplement. Some (by no means all) babies will develop a preference to the quicker easier flow from the bottle and start rejecting the breast. And while exclusively pumping and bottle feeding is possible, it's not something most people want to do... Alternate methods of feeding include finger feeding with a feeding syringe, or cup feeding (Medela makes infant feeding cups, I believe). Just some things to be aware of if Alex begins to show a preference or if you're concerned about that happening.
Hugs.