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Why is she doing this? (OAL?)
"HollyLewis" wrote in message ... Lately, while feeding, dd (5 months) will start flailing her arms and popping off the breast. Usually, I just get her back on, and she will do it repeatedly about 4 or 5 times, then settle down and eat normally. She almost acts as if she is uncomfortable, i check to make sure nothing is wrong (arms aren't pinched or bent a funny way, etc.). From what I've read about others experience with OAL, it almost sounds like what she is doing. Is it likely to develop OAL 5 months into bfing? Any suggestiong? tia, Jodie I doubt it's OAL at 5 months. More likely she's gassy or uncomfortable for some similar minor physical reason, or she's just plain getting distractable now that she has a lot more control over her own body and better long distance vision. (Ooooh, look, a flash of light out the window! Hey, over there is my favorite teddy bear! What's mommy doing now? Oh, right, I was nursing. Mmmm, what was THAT? Oh, a dust mote just went by.) If she settles down after a few tries, she's fine. You may have a little more trouble NIP than formerly, but that's all. Holly Mom to Camden, 2 yrs I think I have OAL. my DD does this after she's been nursing for a little while. I figured it was because she actually *had* to suck for a change instead of just swallow. are there any ways of getting rid of OAL? is OAL associated with me waking up soaking (I mean SOAKED!) wet each morning and horribly engorged? My DD is 7 weeks old today. Edith |
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Why is she doing this? (OAL?)
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"E" wrote: are there any ways of getting rid of OAL? is OAL associated with me waking up soaking (I mean SOAKED!) wet each morning and horribly engorged? Yep! You could try: 1. Feeding from only one breast each feed. 2. Feeding from one breast for 2-3 hours, then switching to the other for the next 2-3 hours, and so on. The length of time between alternations would depend on how uncomfortable you get -- don't let it get too painful. BTDT, -- Chookie -- Sydney, Australia (Replace "foulspambegone" with "optushome" to reply) "...children should continue to be breastfed... for up to two years of age or beyond." -- Innocenti Declaration, Florence, 1 August 1990 |
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Why is she doing this? (OAL?)
"Chookie" wrote in message ... In article , "E" wrote: are there any ways of getting rid of OAL? is OAL associated with me waking up soaking (I mean SOAKED!) wet each morning and horribly engorged? Yep! You could try: 1. Feeding from only one breast each feed. 2. Feeding from one breast for 2-3 hours, then switching to the other for the next 2-3 hours, and so on. The length of time between alternations would depend on how uncomfortable you get -- don't let it get too painful. BTDT, -- Chookie -- Sydney, Australia (Replace "foulspambegone" with "optushome" to reply) "...children should continue to be breastfed... for up to two years of age or beyond." -- Innocenti Declaration, Florence, 1 August 1990 I do only feed one breast each feed... I'll have to try the Only one side for 2-3 hours. I haven't tried that, 'cause I start leaking too much... Edith nak. she seems to be eating and sleeping for most of the day today. does sleep go along with a growth spurt? |
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