https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 18:28:13 +0000 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 22:11:55 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=22387 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22387&PID=541808&title=another-breastfeeding-question#541808 Author: caraMel
Subject: 22387
Posted: 11 November 2008 at 10:11pm

I never had a second let down either, I don't remember feeling anything tingly other than the initial let down when both my boobs would start going.
Maybe it could be your supply settling down? I know with mine the flow at let down seemed to become less intense around the 6 week mark, when we settled into a more regular feeding routine and also became more efficient at feeding.
I'd leave his lip too, if its not hurting you and he seems to be getting enough, eg: gaining weight, sleeping & awake times, feeding in a regular pattern etc.

]]> Tue, 11 Nov 2008 22:11:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22387&PID=541808&title=another-breastfeeding-question#541808 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22387&PID=541804&title=another-breastfeeding-question#541804 Author: weegee
Subject: 22387
Posted: 11 November 2008 at 10:06pm

I don't really have anything more to add except to say that I do know what you mean about the second letdown - normally during the day it isn't an issue but for his last feed in the evening JJ will drink properly with a good latch, then he'll just 'comfort suck' until he stimulates a second and even a third letdown at which point he'll drink properly again.

It's only for the last feed of the day so maybe it's just because he's tired? In which case, maybe Jackson's doing it when he's tired too?

Also at about 2 months JJ went through a stage where he wanted to comfort suck all the time and I just had to take him off because it wasn't great for my nipples. Lots of people suggest taking them off as soon as they start to do that anyway.

ETA: I have difficulty getting to the point too! What I mean to say is, sounds like Jackson is just comfort sucking, so don't stress about it and like Bizzy said, just let him be cos you know he is getting what he needs from your first letdown.

Edited by weegee]]> Tue, 11 Nov 2008 22:06:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22387&PID=541804&title=another-breastfeeding-question#541804 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22387&PID=541749&title=another-breastfeeding-question#541749 Author: busymum
Subject: 22387
Posted: 11 November 2008 at 9:17pm

oo I hate that tingly feeling - the one that says "here I go, get a towel!!"

Are you feeding him one or two sides per feed? I'd stick with one side and just let him have his way with it.]]> Tue, 11 Nov 2008 21:17:02 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22387&PID=541749&title=another-breastfeeding-question#541749 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22387&PID=541688&title=another-breastfeeding-question#541688 Author: KiwiL
Subject: 22387
Posted: 11 November 2008 at 8:40pm

Bizzy, maybe my terminology is wrong? It seems to be when he can get a fast flow going again... I usually get tingling in my other nipple when he does this as well, which is what I get when I get my let down. ]]> Tue, 11 Nov 2008 20:40:43 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22387&PID=541688&title=another-breastfeeding-question#541688 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22387&PID=541636&title=another-breastfeeding-question#541636 Author: Bizzy
Subject: 22387
Posted: 11 November 2008 at 7:56pm

i would be inclined to just leave his lip alone... you will put him off if you keep fussing and trying to force him to do something he isnt wanting to do. i am breastfeeding my third child at the moment and i have never heard of a second let down so cant help there sorry.]]> Tue, 11 Nov 2008 19:56:43 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22387&PID=541636&title=another-breastfeeding-question#541636 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22387&PID=541576&title=another-breastfeeding-question#541576 Author: KiwiL
Subject: 22387
Posted: 11 November 2008 at 7:01pm

Thanks weegee. My poor boobs go red from all the breast compression I do!! It really seems to be helping though, along with all the other things I am trying.

Hard work!

Good to know about the difficulty weaning - I don't want that to happen. He is really good at the beginning of the feed, and if he isn't sleepy/tired at all.]]> Tue, 11 Nov 2008 19:01:22 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22387&PID=541576&title=another-breastfeeding-question#541576 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22387&PID=541510&title=another-breastfeeding-question#541510 Author: weegee
Subject: 22387
Posted: 11 November 2008 at 5:41pm

I don't know about the nipple shield question, but just wanted to say 280g in ten days is great! So he obviously is an efficient feeder!

From what I hear it can be difficult to wean them off nipple shields once you've started using them, so it should probably be a last resort...?

Maybe you could try breast compression to keep him sucking efficiently, if he's better during letdown?]]> Tue, 11 Nov 2008 17:41:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22387&PID=541510&title=another-breastfeeding-question#541510 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22387&PID=541490&title=another-breastfeeding-question#541490 Author: KiwiL
Subject: 22387
Posted: 11 November 2008 at 5:29pm

Jackson **seems** to be doing marginally better over the last few days. I have started keeping a bit of a diary to track how he is feeding and doing my best to encourage him to stay on the breast and feed longer.

What I have noticed is that after he has had his initial drink (the first 3 - 5 minutes when the let down is fast) his mouth will close up... so he's not making the nice 'Special K' mouth any more, but much more of an L shape.

Jackson has always been terrible at flaring his bottom lip. If I pull it out, he will tuck it back in on the next suck. Neither this, nor the fact that he is closing up hurts me at all, but I figure it's probably quite inefficient. It also doesn't seem to stimulate a second let down either (I have noticed Jackson will stay drinking a lot longer if he does stimulate a second let down).

Anyway, I have tried and tried and tried to get him to keep his mouth open. I have taken him off time and time again and he just closes up. It has turned into a big battle, where Jackson gets quite upset. I have tried putting him down and then starting over a few minutes later but he just seems absolutely determined to have his way. I know they are not supposed to be allowed to have their mouths like that but I just can't get him to change!

So.... **get to the bloody point Laurie** I was wondering if a nipple sheild would help him to learn how to keep his mouth open better and therefore generate more nurturing sucks?

Gosh - so long winded getting there!

On the positive side, Jackson put on 280g in the last ten days, so the perseverance is paying off. I was feeling all happy till I had my coffee group round today and saw how big all their babies were. Even those born a couple of weeks after Jackson make him look pathetically little. I know I shouldn't get upset about it, but I can't help myself. ]]> Tue, 11 Nov 2008 17:29:43 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22387&PID=541490&title=another-breastfeeding-question#541490