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Combi feeding struggles

I've not long started combi feeding my 5 week old with just one bottle of formula a day along with breastfeeding but I've noticed she seems to have gone really unsettled on me whilst breastfeeding fussing, crying and spitting up and her gas seems to be worse but when my hubby feeds her the formula she seems more content and is more chilled and sleepy afterwards..could it be that she prefers the bottle now? With the bottle she has a slow flow teat which I think she prefers as I have a fast let down when I feed her and she always pulls off even if I express a bit first. I still want to breastfeed her but i don't want to make her upset 🫤 any tips from anyone who's been through this?

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hey lovely have you tried pumping a bit and storing that to give to her in the bottle instead of formula? x

@Mishka hey, yes I've tried this a few times but hardly anything comes out every time x

If you are able to, get in touch with your local infant feeding team for some breastfeeding support. They will be able to check your latch, look for potential tongue ties and give you some practical in person advice. If you have a fast let down leaning back can help, or even hand express to release your let down before trying to latch baby. Babies tend to be sleepier after formula as it takes longer for their body to process it. Well done for keeping going, breastfeeding can be really hard at times

I think nipple shields are worth a try. My baby didn’t like when my milk lets down and it would spray in her mouth. It happened everytime about 3 minutes into nursing. But the nipple shields not only helped with my flat nipples, but they made the milk come out more evenly

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