Hi, > I've been reading LACTNET for a while now and find it a > wealth of information. I now have a question you may be able > to help with. > I'm a postpartum RN and new IBCLC but I don't know as much > about older nursling issues. > I know a mom (permission to post) who has stopped putting her > 7 month old to breast due to his constant biting. She is > pumping diligently (4-6 times per day) but of course her > supply is diminishing. > He will go to breast for his a.m. feed without biting, but > otherwise refuses to nurse and will only bite. Her pedi > office told her he should have intake of 24 oz/day at this > age. He is already eating solids (multiple ozs) per day and > weighs about 19 lbs. and is voiding, stooling and appears > happy and healthy, but she is not pumping near 24 oz. She > does not want to introduce formula at this point. She is also > taking fenugreek. > Are there any tips or suggestions out there for getting > babies who have been biting at breast this long to relatch? > Is it just a matter of time and patience on mom's part or are > there any other tricks she can try? I'd appreciate any > thoughts you all might have. > Thanks! > Jen Riley, RN, IBCLC *********************************************** To temporarily stop your subscription: set lactnet nomail To start it again: set lactnet mail (or digest) To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet All commands go to [log in to unmask] The LACTNET email list is powered by LISTSERV (R). There is only one LISTSERV. To learn more, visit: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html