I am working with a mom that has an almost 3 month old. The baby has  
laryngomalacia. Basically the little guy has a hard time breathing. He is  nursing 
well except he tends to go on and off during the feed. Many feedings he  is 
crying off and on. He is gaining very well. He went from about 6.5 pounds to  14 
pounds! Mom has a lot of milk. I have mom nursing on one side for about  2-3 
feedings and then switching. I also showed her how to nurse with the baby  
sitting upright. Mom is not comfortable with gas medications because she is not  
sure of long-term effects. I also put the baby in a sling in a scrunched up  
position that he liked and it helped him expel gas. I watched him nurse last  
night. He had his first 6 hours of sleep after she went home.She was so happy he  
slept. She thinks maybe she should just pump and nurse. I am not sure this 
would  solve anything. The doctors tell her to add cereal and pump. They also 
told her  to not nurse as much. In terms of this condition the doctors say to 
wait and  watch. They are not suggesting any type of surgery. The baby breathes 
so hard.  If you have any suggestions for the gas/pain or this condition 
please let me  know.  
 
Thanks,
Annette Leibovitz
Buffalo Grove, IL

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