Breast refusal what are the causes? Baby-centred reasons Attachment problems Baby confused by bottle feeds Overtiredness/overstimulation Baby refusing one breast Recent immunisation Illness, e.g. a cold or earache, sore throat Feeding pattern is changing Distractions Introduction of other foods Teething Biting Overuse of a dummy (or pacifier) The weather Discomfort associated with sucking Weaning Milk Supply reasons Fast flow Low supply Slow let-down Mother-centred reasons Overtired or overstressed Sick or taking prescribed or over the counter medications Unusual food in your diet You smell different for some reason- e.g., different perfume, deodorant, chlorine/ salt from swimming; visit to hairdresser, smoke Hormonal Changes Menstruation and pre-menstrual tension Ovulation Pregnancy Oral contraceptives Some can be very normal and will not last more than a couple of days. There is a study that suggest fasting reboots the immune system, however, not enough studies have been done to say this is safe for babies. Try and find what has recently changed and reverse the change.
Posted on: Sat, 29 Nov 2014 00:19:17 +0000
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