If your daughter called any of the UK helplines - and she could do so 
:) - then I am pretty sure we'd discuss block feeding with her.

She's clearly gaining well (am assuming that's a pound above 
birthweight, so her overall weight gain is better than a pound), so 
the potetial concerns about supply dipping as a result would not be 
great.

The scenario you describe is classic over supply - the only box not 
ticked is the fact the baby is v. young.

At this stage, I'd be hoping block feeding would make breastfeeding a 
happier, more comfortable experience for both of them.

Hope things go well :)

Heather Welford Neil
NCT bfc, tutor, UK


>My question is in regards of my own three week granddaughter.  I am 
>currently visiting her in London. The baby was born at term weighing 
>5 lbs 13 oz.  She was breech, undiscovered until my daughter had 
>labored for over 12 hours... A story for another day.  She nurses 
>well and has gained close to a pound (they are relaxed about weight 
>here). Problem seems to be that the baby has the ability to get a 
>lot of milk and becomes uncomfortable long before she is satisfied 
>sucking. So she revolves from eating, fussing, wanting back on the 
>breast, gets too much, seems to be in pain, wants breast, gets too 
>much, and so forth. She will sometimes suck on a finger, hates a 
>pacifier.   Not sure what to suggest!  Any ideas?  By the way, I am 
>suspicious that her growth slowed in utero- her head circ. and size 
>are not typical for the families. So I am delighted that she eats 
>vigorously, just hate to see her so frequently distressed. And I'm 
>not sure block feeding so soon is wise, rather, that she needs to 
>grow into her supply?
>
>Sue Jacoby, IBCLC
>California, in London
>

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