>Sounds like a normal growth spurt...baby's growth is
>accelerating, so by nursing more, baby is trying to
>drive up Mom's supply to meet her increased needs.
>
>Less supps, more time at breast gets my vote.
>
>Carole


(He was a month, not 10 days, right?)

I would agree, Carole, except for the fact I'd emphasise there may
well be a major supply issue - 2 ounces of formula every 3 hours is a
lot of formula for a month old (though we don't know the baby's
weight). This is bound to have had an impact on supply - chances are
the baby is getting very little at the breast now.

Usual measures to turn situation round apply - check/amend position
and attachment, lots of skin to skin contact and co-sleeping,  reduce
supplements in quantity and frequency, feed ad lib day and night.
Expressing would also help.  I think some LCs would prob also suggest
using a supplementer, which may well help, too.

Heather Welford Neil
NCT bfc Newcastle upon Tyne UK

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