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Breastfeeding help

Kelly
Had my boy 6/6/16 at 6.34am he has been breastfeeding since been born. But today he has literally wanted to feed all afternoon everytime I put him down he screams until he gets back on my boob. Not sure if he is just been a pig or using it for comfort. I can hear him taking milk so I know he is getting it. Debating giving him a dummy just so I can get a few minutes without him on me
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Da

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He's just trying to help build up your supply. Milk works on supply and demand. Babies cluster feed as they grow and need more to signal the body to make more. Plus he's just a teensy newborn and needs comfort. Giving a pacifier won't cause any issues so if you need a minute just give him one! However he is asking to nurse just to help your body know what to do.

He

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Also, if you want to give him a dummy, that's totally fine, everyone needs a minute to themselves 👍🏻 

👣

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If it were me, I'd let him nurse whenever/however long he wants to for right now. 

Br

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I would recommend calling your LC and seeing what they say-ours say no pacifier for the first four weeks, and instead using a finger...just to see if it is a comfort thing...but maybe starting there would be a good idea :) are you still at the hospital? Maybe ask for some assistance because yeah I could totally understand needing some time :) good luck girl! 

Ke

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Thanks everyone will stick it out a bit longer I am just tired I think I needed a bit of reassurance. I should of known to stick it out he is my 5th baby just think lack of sleep is making me think I am doing something wrong

Le

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I know its rough but its the best comfort for him as he adjusts to life outside and he is also helping your milk come in.

Ma

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It's so important to listen to his cues in these first few weeks. Most likely, he's trying to get your milk to come in. Keep at it, mama. And if he is using you as comfort, I don't see that as a bad thing. If you're getting touched out, have daddy burp him so you can get a break ❤️

So

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I had my little girl on Friday and she cluster fed for 5 hours on Saturday night and it was to help my milk come in. But she's settled down with her feeds for now

Ro

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It could be a comfort issue. What else have you tried to make him comfortable? Try rocking, shushing, swaddling. If he was born just yesterday, I really doubt he's hungry even after feeding. Probably just trying to adjust to aaaaalll the changes. 

He

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Sounds like he's cluster feeding, totally normal! You just have to let him keep feeding. My daughter used to feed every evening from 5pm till 7pm nearly constantly. It's rubbish not getting peace but it'll only be for a short while. 
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