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vaccines and breastfeeding
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the juliest person you know <[log in to unmask]>
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Tue, 15 Apr 2014 17:26:19 -0700
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Baby girl is 2m1w.  I saw mom and baby 2 months ago to work on latching.  They were able to latch w/o my help before I left their house.  No contact until mom called me today.  Mom reports all was well until baby got her shots 6 days ago.  Since then, baby has been having a crying fit every time she goes to nurse.   Mom reports that she has to get the baby to sleep and then they nurse while baby is asleep.  That is the only way baby will nurse.  Baby did not have a fever after getting vaccinated.  She had not spoken with her pediatrician, and I recommended calling to report this and see if the ped had any thoughts.  

Possibilities?  Baby's leg could be so sore that pressure on the leg while in breastfeeding positions could be hurting, except that only one leg got shots, and baby reacts the same no matter which side she's on.   I suggested using the Australian position (described over the phone) because an atypical breastfeeding position could distract the baby enough for her to nurse.  Suggested massaging the baby, either she does it or hire a professional baby masseuse.  Could the stress of getting the shots cause such a strong reaction?  Could her stomach be bothering her?  Her mouth?

Has anyone ever seen or heard of a baby who refuses to nurse after getting vaccinated?  What worked?  What other possibilities might there be here?  It could be something else coincidental yet unrelated, but the mom feels strongly that it's related to getting the shots.  

Thanks,
Julie Tardos

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