DD3 is 11 days old and has lost over 10% of her birth weight and has been weighed again today and has lost a few more grams since Monday.
The Midwife said it is probably because she isn't getting the hindmilk as she feeds so often (every hour to hour and half)for around 10 to 15 mins before she falls fast asleep and slips off the breast or uses me as a dummy. I am still having a bit of bother with DD latching on although the midwife said it was fine but it kills!!.
She also has told me to feed her every 2.5 hours and even if she falls asleep keep her there whilst trying to wake her up, until at least 30 mins are up. (hoping this does something)
Has anyone elses baby lost weight like this before and has taken a while to put it back on??
I really really want to avoid putting her on formula. Breastfeeding was one of my big ambitions for most of my PG as I failed miserably with DD1&2. Obviously if I have to I will but am so desperate to get this sorted.
Any advice please.
Ps: DD has lots of pooey nappies during the day and wet ones.
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Really worried. My BF baby has lost more than 10 percent of her birthweight and still losing.
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My3Girls · 13/06/2007 16:15
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