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Answer by April Mommy!
My baby made the sucking sounds while eating, and she still nursed fine. She actually still makes noise at 10 months. As far as the eating for 2 hours, was she actively eating the whole time, or comfort nursing. There is times when my baby will want to nurse for an hour, but she is actually done after 20 minutes. My physician told me that if she eats longer than 30 minutes, she is just using me as a pacifier. Listen for the swallowing. If you can’t hear her swallowing anymore, she is done, just comfort nursing.
Oh, also wanted to add that she might have a stuffy nose! When my baby has a stuffy nose, she will leave an “air hole” on the side to breath out of while nursing. She will stop and breathe each so often, since she can’t breathe through her nose.

Answer by mystic_eye_cda
That’s nipple confusion, it doesn’t always happen right away.

You need help, in person.

http://www.kellymom.com/bf/concerns/baby/clicking-when-nursing.html

My baby makes a clicking sound when nursing.
Is this a problem?

By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC

A clicking (or clucking or chucking) sound during nursing indicates that baby is repeatedly breaking the seal or suction.

Try to notice when it occurs in the feeding. Is it more noticeable during let-down, or is it constant? Also try to notice if you have anguish of any kind during the clicking.

If the clicking causes anguish or pain, or if baby is not gaining weight as expected, it would be a good idea to get an evaluation by an experienced lactation consultant.

Sometimes the click is normal and not an indication of a problem. Whatever the cause of the clicking, as long as baby is growing well and mother is comfortable (no nipple soreness or pain), do not worry about it.

Some things that can cause clicking include:

Engorgement can make latch on difficult and baby might have a hard time maintaining suction.

Poor positioning and/or latch: for example, if baby is retracting the tongue or curling the tongue up when nursing, it can cause a clicking sound as the suction is broken. With poor positioning, baby might have a hard time maintaining a good seal at the breast.

Breastmilk oversupply and/or fast let-down. Baby will often break suction if the milk is coming too fast for him to handle.

Teething might be a cause of temporary clicking. If your baby has a sore mouth from the teething he might be trying to relieve it somewhat by not getting as tight of a seal around the breast or by repeatedly breaking the suction (thus the clicking). He could also be doing the same thing just because he is not yet used to the feel of teeth in his mouth when he is nursing.

Ear infection could throw baby’s suck “off” temporarily. There is usually some pressure that builds in the ear when sucking and when there is ear pain, that pressure can be extremely uncomfortable. Baby might try to relieve it somewhat by not getting as tight of a seal around the breast or by repeatedly breaking the suction (thus the click).

Thrush can make baby’s mouth sore or itchy, causing him to break suction.

Babies who suck their tongues sometimes click. Such a baby is accustomed to the sensation of his own tongue up against the roof of his mouth and might latch too swiftly with a shallow latch as soon as he senses something entering his mouth. You will often see cheek dimpling when this sort of clicking is going on.

Less commonly, anatomical variations in the infant’s oral cavity can cause clicking, if baby can’t get the nipple/breast fully into the mouth and compressed against the roof of the mouth. Examples include:

* Tongue tie/tight frenulum: A baby with tongue tie might be unable to keep the tongue extended for the relatively prolonged job of nursing, and thus the tongue will “snap back” when baby can no longer keep it in place. When he pulls the tongue back, suction is broken and you hear a click.
* Highly-arched palate or other palate variations;
* Cleft of the soft palate;
* Unusually small or massive tongue, etc.

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Answer by World wide web Research Junkie Mom
It sounds like you are doing a good job and got a good start, so I am not sure Yahoo Answers is going to help you with what you really need, which is individual specific instruction.
Check your local hospital for a lactation consultant, or a La Leche League in your area.
Good luck!

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In addition to having an overactive let-down, I have an overabundant milk supply, (his stools have recently become much more watery, green instead of yellow, and he is become much more gassy).

I’ve read tips on how to decrease milk-supply but none of them address the issue of my son getting too much foremilk and not enough hindmilk when he gets fed (I’m sure the problem would be the same if he was nursing instead of getting a bottle). How can I reduce my milk supply while making sure that my son is getting enough hindmilk?

My local LLL & hospital & was told to just pump & throw out the first 1-2 oz. so he gets hindmilk. This will make my milk supply higher not lower & I will have to keep doing this until I stop nursing. Is there anyway to fix both?
Mina_Lumina – breastfeeding is not really an option…my son has latched on TWICE in the past week…like I said, we are working on it, but the consultants told me to anticipate progress to go slow…

Jessica – sorry to hear you are having the opposite problem…want some of mine? I will definately try your suggestions…maybe someone else can give me some superior advice.

Melissa S – When I stated I am speaking to my local LLL that is La Leche League…they’ve been unbelievably unhelpful in this whole thing…I’ve even called other counties to get help from other people, & it’s no superior there… is it really okay to let my baby just get the foremilk for a few days while my body tries to fix this? Can you provide me with some “proof” like a reference or source or something? I just want to be sure I am doing something healthy for my baby before i change anything…
mystic_eye_cda – reading the links you gave me (and following them to other pages) has led me to decide to try pumping lower amounts but much more frequently…

“A woman’s breast really only makes one type of milk, the higher-fat milk that we typically think of as hindmilk. As milk is produced in the breast, the fat globules in the milk tend to stick to each other and to the walls of the alveoli (where the milk is made). Between feedings, milk collects in mother’s breasts and gradually moves out toward the nipple, leaving more and more of the fat “stuck” further back in the milk ducts. The more time between feedings, the lower the fat content of the foremilk available to baby at the beginning of the feeding”

Sounds like this might be the solution for me…

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Answer by mina_lumina
Pump once or twice to get a supply for your son, then go off feeding at all for a tiny while (meaning several hours, not days). Then breastfeed. and stick with it. It should even out to where you are producing as much as your son needs, but you might be making too much right now because of how much stimulation your nipples are getting to try and get him to latch in the first place. Do not worry if he doesn’t get the hindmilk at first… the foremilk is good enough and the less the hindmilk is getting drained, the less milk you will be producing overall as your body realises it’s making too much. Quite often the draining of the hindmilk is what tells your body to produce more in the first place. Stick with it, it will even out soon.

Answer by Jessica
Wow. I wish I had that problem. I have the exact opposite. My body refuses to make enough milk, even with medication (my mom had the same problem with all of her kids).

I would advocate speaking to your OB and the babies pediatrician. They were much superior helps then the Leche league and hospital when I had my girls.

Also, you could find out if there is a local doula that could give you some options. They often have a lot of homeopathic type remedies for pregnancy/nursing that the Leche league and physicians never mention.

Answer by melissa s
well i have breastfed all 5 of my kids but I am no expert it sounds like you are pumping too much to me, the more you pump the more your body will make, you should only pump around the amount the baby eats, your body will work the rest out, maybe the baby will get too much of the for-milk for a day or two but then it will equal out, i disagree with the person you are speaking to and advocate you call your local lelecha (spelled wrong), group and ask them it is free

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During breastfeeding, I noticed that my periods occurred each 28 days like clockwork, but my cycles varied in how heavy or light they were. Also, as my breastmilk started to dwindle in the final months of breastfeeding, I noticed an increase in PMS.

Now that I have stopped breastfeeding, my cycles have remained regular in duration but they again vary between light and heavy. In addition, I have noticed a drastic increase each cycle in my PMS symptoms, such that I am convinced that I am pregnant before AF comes.

Can anyone relate to these problems? Did you have any issues conceiving another baby? How long did it take?

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Answer by suggir_bear
I noticed that with my second pregnancy I had those problems. Maybe it`s age – I was the same age as you when I started ttc. Mine were like clockwork too 29 days. This last cycle I did use Robetusion DM (with the Guessetin stuff) when my cue peak started (indicating ovulation was coming). And, we did end up conceiving that month.

I also think breastfeeding messed me up more this time around than the first time. It took my cycles longer to get back to normal. Again, not in length but in the period iteself. Bleeding was longer and heavier one month and the next shorter and lighter. Symptoms were stronger and more noticeable.

Answer by Mademoiselle Le Chat
It’s called “secondary infertility,” not being able to conceive after already having a child, and it’s very common.
You would have to consult a physician to find out exactly why you are having trouble, but I will state that while breastfeeding even though you were having periods, you might not have been ovulating, and you might still not be ovulating. Some of the symptoms you describe sound like endometriosis.

I had the opposite thing happen as you, I had a hard time conceiving my first two children, went through infertility treatments, and now am anticipating my third child, who was a surprise. I did not think I could be surprised! The biggest thing I was doing differently this time, was I was eating healthier and following the advice of this book, “Lean & Free 2000 Plus” by Dana Thornock. You can get it used on amazon.com for under $ 5, and I highly advocate it. I have come to think that one of the most important things for a woman’s reproductive health is her diet. You cannot be low-calorie or low-carb or fad dieting, and have your body be receptive to pregnancy.

Another thing to look into is wild yam cream, not artificial progesterone, but wild yam extract. One of the companies I have purchased from is Syringa, you can find them online, and there are many other good brands. The wild yam basically absorbs through the skin, and your body uses the natural chemicals to make hormones. Most of us just do not eat the way we should and get the fresh fruits and vegetables our bodies need to make hormones. It’s worth looking into.

Good luck! And you have not been trying that long, give it a few months. Ok, well I do not know how long you have been “trying” but you just barely stopped breastfeeding. Give your body some time.

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I have a healthy 2-month-old, who was born full term, so using powdered formula is not a concern.

Before I get bombed by people who think I should be breastfeeding, I have breastfed, and I have had to go back to work. I have been pumping but I am having problems keeping my production up enough to keep up with my daughter’s demands.

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Answer by tech
WHen I started formula, I used the Nestle Goodstart with Omega 3. I think it made me feel a bit superior because I could not breast feed. But then after speaking to some nurses/nutritionists it seems it doesn’t really matter. All those claims are mostly just marketing ploys, and do not make that much difference. So now I have switched to just the regular goodstart because it is less expensive. I use the concentrated form.

Answer by Diet C
All of them are the same really.
Save yourself some money and just purchase the basic version of a generic brand.

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But I am concerned about her having a hard time digesting baby formula. Is there one that is superior than the others? How is the Organics brand?

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Answer by kv
My baby had probalems digesting regular formula – so we switched to Soy formula. She did great on it until 12 months when the physician stated she could begin drinking whole milk – which she switched to with no problems whatsoever!

You should try regular formula first, though, I think – because your baby might be able to digest it just fine!

Answer by ****
the soy is for sensitive tummy’s and it makes it easier to digest or even the Enfamil Premium Lipil which is closest to breast milk is great. my daughter was only breastfed for about 3-4days and was supplemented at the hospital so it was really hard to get her to suck because the bottles just let the milk come out so fast and breast feeding my daughter needed to learn to work for the milk it just became frustrating but she went thru 3 different formulas. I started her on Enfamil Premium Lipil and it worked so great then once i went to wic they dont offer that so she had to switch to regular Enfamil Lipil and she was soooo gassy they thought she just had spit up problems so switched her to Enfamil A.R and she was soo gassy on that too even with gas drops so i just switched her to Enfamil Prosobee the soy kind and for sensitive tummy’s and she has been on it since it is the ideal besides Enfamil Premium in my opinion. i hear now that wic is offering Enfamil Premium i wish they did when my baby was born we wouldve never had any problems.my daughter is also 4months old good luck!

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Answer by Bird Flippin’
La Leche League has a forum http://forums.llli.org/
KellyMom has a forum http://forum.kellymom.net/
But it is by far easier to have troubles fixed in person. Check the LLL http://www.llli.org/ for a group near you.

Answer by monkeytoes
http://www.llli.org/
This should be helpful. Also there are probably local group meetings near to you, just ask your Doctor.

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Answer by BabyMollyMae
I had this same problem and I started taking fenugreek, its an herb that naturally increases milk supply. Worked like a charm. I took 2 capsules 3x per day and by the third day I had a lot more milk. Only thing is it makes you smell lile maple syrup. Lol. Google it. Good luck

Answer by Smurfy
If she is wetting 5-6 diapers a day and gaining weight, she is getting enough – period. How your breasts feel is not an accurate indicator of your supply. As long as you nurse your baby on her cues, your milk supply should meet her needs just right.

Here’s some links for you:

“Is my baby getting enough?” http://kellymom.com/bf/supply/enough-milk.html

“Is my milk supply really low?” http://www.kellymom.com/bf/supply/low-supply.html#supply

Answer by mrsbates
Awww congrats!!!! ur baby is getting plenty. as she grows so will ur milk production. its like u only produce on a as needed basis. goodluck!

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Answer by Andrea J
The milk should come in as long as the baby is eating and you are eating right. Some womens milk never comes in, mine didnt, theres really no reason why. Stick with it, after the first couple of weeks it gets way better. The only issue with c-section is that u lose that right after birth conection with the baby so he/she might have trouble latching on if this is the case get a breastpump and you can pump all of your milk and feed him/her with a bottle.

Answer by Mary A
I think the ideal thing you can do is to go to Chippenham hospital
wher the ex Malmesbury midwives are they are marvellous take a lot oc care with B feeding .

Good luck

Answer by LA Mamma
You should try to breastfeed if you can, but if it is too difficult, either because the baby is not taking it or because it’s not possible for you to make the milk, give him a formula. Today’s formulas are so well made that he will get all the nutrition he needs from it and you will not have to agonize over the breastfeeding. Too many women stress out needlessly about something that is no longer a priority. A baby should have a happy mother, not a stressed out one. That is more important than where the food comes from. Hold him in your arms when you give him his formula and it will be the same as if you are breastfeeding.

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Answer by Robyn
I dont have an aswer for you, but i am in the same boat and would love to know the feedback on this! I too was in NURSING HELL for the first 9 months of my daughters life and the day the doc stated she could go on homo milk, i went home poored a huge fat bottle of it gave it to her and never looked back. BUt yes this time im wondering if my milk will come in as easily as last time!

Answer by Twins+1 YIAC!
Chances are you will be just fine!!!

I had huge problems with my twins but they were my first babies, there was 2 of them, I had to get a c-section, etc.

With my son it was different. He was a VBAC, there was 1 of him, and I was all alone with him for nearly a full 12 hours after birth since he was born in the night.

Answer by bethany
my first child could not nurse right away, because my milk came out so fast. I would pump and give it to her in a bottle. When she was 4 months old, she could nurse directly from me. two years later, when my son was born, he went right to the breast with no issue. if you are committed to nursing your baby, you will figure out how ideal to deal with any issues that might arise. Good luck and congratulations!

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Answer by Robyn
I dont have an aswer for you, but i am in the same boat and would love to know the feedback on this! I too was in NURSING HELL for the first 9 months of my daughters life and the day the doc stated she could go on homo milk, i went home poored a huge fat bottle of it gave it to her and never looked back. BUt yes this time im wondering if my milk will come in as easily as last time!

Answer by Twins+1 YIAC!
Chances are you will be just fine!!!

I had huge problems with my twins but they were my first babies, there was 2 of them, I had to get a c-section, etc.

With my son it was different. He was a VBAC, there was 1 of him, and I was all alone with him for nearly a full 12 hours after birth since he was born in the night.

Answer by bethany
my first child could not nurse right away, because my milk came out so fast. I would pump and give it to her in a bottle. When she was 4 months old, she could nurse directly from me. two years later, when my son was born, he went right to the breast with no issue. if you are committed to nursing your baby, you will figure out how ideal to deal with any issues that might arise. Good luck and congratulations!

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