Hi mummies I am a new mummy to a 2 week old and feeling very depressed, would really appreciate advice here. I was unable to breastfeed her exclusively when we got back to the hospital because she had jaundice and PD suggested formula. So now she is on some breastmilk and formula. Every since taking formula, she has not been feeding well at my breast presumably because of milk flow. She feeds a few minutes and either rejects it or falls asleep at my breast. I tried to wake her up by tickling her toes, undressing her, burping her but she would still sleep only to wake up a few mins later when I put her down in her cot.
I am very depressed as I don't know how to deal with this, can experienced mummies advice? I feel stressed now every time she makes a noise because I am afraid she will wake up and cry and refuse to sleep. I am exhausted as I wake up in the middle of the night to pump as well. Also, would mummies recommend pumping after feeding? Anyone has a routine here that you have followed and worked well for you? Many thanks for the advice.
I am very depressed as I don't know how to deal with this, can experienced mummies advice? I feel stressed now every time she makes a noise because I am afraid she will wake up and cry and refuse to sleep. I am exhausted as I wake up in the middle of the night to pump as well. Also, would mummies recommend pumping after feeding? Anyone has a routine here that you have followed and worked well for you? Many thanks for the advice.