What did the test weights show you when the baby started squirming?
Is the baby gaining weight well?
I use test weights to show mom how much intake has occurred when the
baby starts squirming. Often it is a large amount in just a few minutes.
Mostly I see babies squirming and sliding down to the tip with over
abundant milk supply or too forceful let down. But I would want to
confirm this with test weights. Because it could be lack of milk flow
causing fussiness but I have never seen a baby squirm and slide to the
tip with no milk -only too forceful MER. It could also be that baby is
having trouble swallowing if the flow is too fast. Sometimes they make
throat noises after nursing a fire hydrant breast (like stridor or
wheezing).
When I see how much the intake is in just a few minutes, I have mom pump
or hand express a half to one ounce off first. Then we put baby on and
see if he eats more calmly. Cabbage leaves will also help to lower the
supply if this is the problem. Other ideas are laying down, or laying
back so breast go uphill. Mostly I show moms why baby is doing what he
is doing so she can work with him and not get so frustrated.
Kathy Eng, BSW, IBCLC
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