Where's the milk?

[wattle]

Since introducing solids ds has lost interest in breastfeeding, unless he's really tired or upset. He must find food far more exciting - he's a big eater.

I'm noticing that it takes ages for my milk to let down - he's getting a bit frustrated (wriggling around like crazy) because he has to suck really hard for a good couple of minutes to start the flow. It's beginning to get a bit uncomfortable.

Any ideas/suggestions? Is this normal? I've always had lots of milk and a rapid flow so it's quite wierd for me.

[kaydensmum]

ive had exactly the same issue although Kayden is almost 10 mths. it caused me real stress & worry cos i noticed his nappies were not as wet as they should have been. after talking to my mchn she suggested i wean him as she said it sounded as though he just wasn't interested anymore. he is now on 2 bottles and 1 bf & he is always soaked - however i am having a real struggle with the morning bf feed and i cannot believe how well & quick he drinks from the bottle (the little monkey would not drink from a cup)!!!!!

Carole

[TMJM]

My son is refusing solid food, however I had a similar problem with the let down when beast feeding.
I found that it could take up to 10 min on some occasions and jm would get so frustrated and wriggle and pull away from the breast continually. I started to get really frustrated and stressed my self. I found that feeling this way was contributing to the slowing of the let down.
I started to try and relax when I was feeding, and not think about the let down and said to myself when it happens it happens. I then found that it came heaps quicker, sometimes straight away.
So try and relax when your feeding and don't think about it, then it will come.
Good luck

[red crayon]

wattle, when my letdown is taking a while, i flip Spencer onto the other breast. it keeps him occupied until the milk kicks in.