Expert: ruth kraft - 3/25/2009

Question
hi, i have a 3 month old Baby, i went back to work, when she was one month old,,, so i used to pump and give her Bottle, i do have enough milk and she likes it but  since the last week she don't want to latch on,,,,,, so what can i do to get her back on the breast,,,if the baby dont latch on the breast it will decrease de milk supply,,,, please i need help i don't want to wean off.

Answer
Do not give her bottles at home. when you are around, she should be nursing from you. be patient and keep trying. She could be going through a nursing strike which often goes away after a week or two .  when she is hungry enough, she will latch.  if the problem continues, go to www. LLL. org and find a councilor local to you that can watch her nurse and see what needs to be fixed.

best of luck!
Ruth
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