Rachel, one thought I have would be to have the mother try nursing the baby
in an upright position, seated on her lap, in front of the breast, with her
breast pointing up and out, as much as possible.  Depending on her anatomy,
she may need to support her breast with a rolled up towel or something, to
do this. If the problem is something to do with being held in the usual
nursing position (physiological or psychological) this could help.  If it
makes no difference, it might at least help rule out some other causes, like
something physically hurting when he is turned on his side.

If nothing can be found that helps this baby feed at the breast without
trauma, I think this is one case where I would recommend going to bottles.
It is not emotionally healthy for this baby, or his mother, to have feeding
be an ordeal on a regular basis.  I would say that the fighting efectively
cancels out the nurturing benefits of breastfeeding.  If the mother is not
willing to pump enough to avoid supplements, perhaps she would be willing to
pump at least a few times a day and provide at least some amount of
breastmilk for him. I have seen just 4 ounces of breastmilk a day have a
dramatic effect on a baby's health.

Good luck!









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