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Bottle vs breast

Asked Feb 20, 2012, 09:32 AM — 21 Answers
Ok................ here we go.

Little baby Jacob Lloyd prefers breast milk from a bottle, he won't breast feed. My sister in law keeps trying with no success.

Jacob Lloyd is only 13 days old, he is healthy and gaining weight however rather slowly. He was 6.12 lbs at birth and has probably gained 1/2 to 3/4 lbs since. She is following all instructions for her first born and is producing milk which he will drink however like I said only from a bottle.

Any suggestions will help as she wants him to nurse. J, do you have any suggestions?

Thanks,

Stringer

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Feb 24, 2012, 02:34 PM
Stringer.....I second J's suggestion. Many doctors are not going to be as up on breastfeeding as might be necessary. Unless they have a particular interest in gaining more experience and education on the topic, they will be able to cover the basics at best. An LC's training is specifically for helping with breastfeeding.

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Feb 24, 2012, 02:36 PM


Also, the pediatrician would have more info on breast feeding than your sister's OB would have.

Check with the ped and/or the hospital.

I will be attending breast feeding classes next month. You just got me a little too early.
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