Will ONLY nurse laying down...Help!

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ladybugchild77

Discussion Starter · Jun 3, 2005

Hi there...
My beautiful three-month-old will only nurse when she is laying next to me in bed. I don't mind becasue I LOVE to lay with her but this is rather inconvenient when we are out somewhere...She just started this a few days ago...I was told by the laxtation consultant that I have an overactive letdown and know laying down relaxes her so I figure that and the fact that I think she is going through a growth spurt is the problem. Any suggestions? Also - have anyone else's babies had green poop when going through a growth spurt???

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pixiexto

· #2 · Jun 3, 2005

Get a good book and lie down?

Seriously, I would just go with it as much as possible. I think babies all have their preferences, and as much as I can I accomodate ~ I know of friends whose babies didn't like to nurse lying down, for instance. Not to say it will be like this forever, either ~ very likely a growth spurt and she wants to just be comfy and EAT!

Green poop can be due to a few things. DD#1 had this a lot, and in our experience it was due to a foremilk/hindmilk inbalance. We were lucky enough to be able to see Dr. Jack Newman in person and he was a tremendous help. He taught me about breast compression, and this saved our lives! Here's his article that covers it ~ Breast Compression

hang in there! You will find that rhythm that works for both of you soon enough

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crunchy_mama

· #3 · Jun 3, 2005

my little guy was this way as well. still prefers laying down- on top of me (at 10 mo. now) he has been this way for a long time. I had an overactive letdown as well, and problems with foremilk and hindmilk imbalance. So, as the pp suggested I just go with the flow, try to always feed him right before we leave and offer it very often when out as he will only nurse for a short period at one time- this is also due to his extreme distractability. Whenever possible I try to find places that I can at least somewhat accomodate him- a big chair in the side of a dressing room- I lean back and lay him on top of me. At other's homes I go to another room and borrow the bed or floor and lay with him. Sorry, no advice on changing the behavior- it is easier to change your expectations than them!

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maxwill129

· #4 · Jun 3, 2005

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Originally Posted by slygrrl
Green poop can be due to a few things. DD#1 had this a lot, and in our experience it was due to a foremilk/hindmilk inbalance. We were lucky enough to be able to see Dr. Jack Newman in person and he was a tremendous help. He taught me about breast compression, and this saved our lives! Here's his article that covers it ~ Breast Compression

Great advice! My dd never had the green poop but wouldn't eat for more than 5 minutes on one side. She was super fussy/gassy. Breast compressions worked wonders for us (although the little stinker still makes me do them!).

Shannon

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paquerette

· #5 · Jun 5, 2005

MIne's like this, too. 90% of our nursing is in bed, once in a while here at the desk, or in the sling while we're out. I don't usually have a problem with overactive letdown. It seems to have more to do with being overtired. She wants to nurse and nap every time.

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ladybugchild77

Discussion Starter · #6 · Jun 6, 2005

I've been trying to nurse her in the cradle position now but have been using the cross-cradle hold. It is adorable that she smiles when I am nursing her that way - I love to look at her too - but that is another reason we have been laying down...so she can concentrate. I also was wondering when they stop nursing as frequently...She is not nursing as much (it used to be every few hours) or for as long...Any thoughts??? :LOL

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