Sleepy Nurser

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mrsvsmile
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Registered: 06-22-2010
Sleepy Nurser
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 Thu, 03-22-2012 - 9:58am

My 10 week old, who was an active nurser, has recently started falling asleep during almost every nursing session, whether it be early morning, mid afternoon, or night.

Kelly (31) DH (32) TTC Since June 2009 August 2007 - Myomectomy - removed large fibroid on back of uterus January 2010 - HSG reveals "possible" blocked left tube March 2010 - First RE visit (PCOS secondary to CAH diagnosed) April 2010 - October 2010
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dietdrpepperfan
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Registered: 06-10-2008
In reply to: mrsvsmile
Re: Sleepy Nurser
 Thu, 03-22-2012 - 10:27am
Do you feel like she's not taking in enough? Have you noticed her diaper output getting to be less?
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mrsvsmile
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Registered: 06-22-2010
In reply to: mrsvsmile
Re: Sleepy Nurser
 Thu, 03-22-2012 - 11:01am
I am not sure about how much she is taking in. She does actively suckle for about 5 - 7 minutes on each breast, but that is during a 30 - 40 minute session. The rest of the time, she is falling asleep, I will wake her, she will suckle for a minute or less, then stop and drift off again.

I have not noticed a difference in her diaper output.
Kelly (31) DH (32) TTC Since June 2009 August 2007 - Myomectomy - removed large fibroid on back of uterus January 2010 - HSG reveals "possible" blocked left tube March 2010 - First RE visit (PCOS secondary to CAH diagnosed) April 2010 - October 2010
emilymara
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Registered: 10-27-2006
In reply to: mrsvsmile
Re: Sleepy Nurser
 Fri, 03-23-2012 - 3:21pm
She might just be getting more efficient. Some babies get very efficient within a few months and can take all they need in 5 minutes. If her diaper output hasn't changed, she's not acting hungry, and overall she's getting enough sessions in a day, even if they're short, I wouldn't be too concerned.
kathywithivillage
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Registered: 12-21-2009
In reply to: mrsvsmile
Re: Sleepy Nurser
 Fri, 03-30-2012 - 8:01pm

She should be having at least 5-6 sopping wets per 24 hours and her usual poopy count. If you aren't sure of the diapers check in with the ped for a weight check. Don't forget to consider any illness too and if you aren't sure check in

Kathy Kuhn IBCLC ivillage lactation consultant Grammy to Brennan, Elias, Elianna, Tahlia, Makenna, Maura, Silas, and Charlotte

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