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Barbara & Virginia,
Thank you for your suggestions. I really do appreciate the thought that
has gone into them. Couple of things to keep in mind -- this is her second
baby (second boy), first one she nursed nearly a year with no difficulty (I
suppose we could possibly explore the "I really wanted a girl and got a boy
instead, issue). So I don't think sexual abuse is a concern at this
point. Secondly, this only started two weeks ago, and is only during the
evening feeds when the milk is more depleted. Morning and early afternoon feeds
are fine -- quick and easy MER. As were the evening feeds up until 2
weeks ago. And she can't think of anything that would have triggered the issue
two weeks ago -- we talked about that.
I agree that the baby is a better trigger for MER than the pump, however,
the baby isn't interested in hanging out and nursing for 30 minutes to
elicit the MER which is why she started using the pump. He gets restless and
wants FOOD. Most 6 month old babies of my acquaintance aren't interested in
nursing for long periods of time when they are hungry -- especially when
they are used to quick MERs....
Have suggested CST and bodywork, and sent handouts on breast massage and
RPS.
She is not supplementing with a bottle, he's never had one, and she never
pumped until the MER problem came up. She knows she has the milk -- it's
just getting it to flow that is the issue. And why only in the evening?
Does it have to do with the fullness of the breast stimulating the oxytocin
receptors?
I will suggest the skin to skin and cobathing at night. How realistic
that is going to be with a toddler in the house is anyone's guess. And, of
course, this is a squirmy 6 month old...not a newborn.
I've also suggested Rescue Remedy which she is going to get today.
Acupuncture has been suggested as well, so I'm going to give her that as an
option.
Thanks for everyone's help -- truly a sisterhood of wise women here!
Jan Barger, RN, MA, IBCLC, FILCA
Wheaton IL
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