I am a CBE with an interest in helping BF moms.  I would like your input.
Baby is 60 hours old and extremely sleepy.  He has only been to breast
successfully once and that was at birth.  He responds only marginally to cold
washcloths, foot "tickling" , "scratching" his back and lowering his head
quickly to stimulate a "falling" reflex.  In short, this kid was way too
mellow!  Baby will not suckle at the breast even after stimulating the nipple
by twirling or cool cloth to become firm.  Baby, at best, will latch and then
sleep with only a few sucks.
He will suck at a pacifier briefly and will suck at a finger, but will sleep
quickly.
Baby weighed in at 9'6" and has lost 9ounces since birth.  His birth was
remarkable in that he had an internal monitor, epidural, 2 1/2 hours total
pushing, vacuum extraction and use of forceps (only to reposition the head).
He has a small bruise on his head from the forcep.  Baby does not appear
dehydrated or jaundiced.
Mom has protruding nipples and is producing a little milk.  He was given the
bottle within the last hour and took around an ounce after being at breast for
35-40 minutes.  Mom and dad committed to BF and I'll follow up with her
tomorrow at home.
Give me some suggestions, tips, words of encouragement.  I hope the big guy
wakes up tomorrow and gets on with feeding.

tina
ohio