Babies don't want to breastfeed is a common thing that often happens and sometimes makes mom feel sad and worried. How could I not, considering that breast milk is an important nutritional intake for the growth and development of babies. However, you don't need to worry if this happens. Here are some reasons why babies don't want to breastfeed and how to overcome them.
Causes of babies not wanting to breastfeed their mothers
Babies can suddenly refuse to drink breast milk and last for a long time. If left unchecked, the baby can lack nutrition and cause health problems. Generally, babies who don't want to breastfeed are due to changes that make them uncomfortable and are also caused by many factors. Because the causes are different, the ways to handle them are different, so let's find out why babies don't want to drink breast milk:
1. Improper
attachment Breastfeeding greatly affects the smoothness of the breastfeeding process. Improper attachment and breastfeeding position can make the baby uncomfortable and eventually lazy to breastfeed. So, mom must know how to attach good breastfeeding so that your little one gets optimal milk.
2. Confused nipples
Confused nipples are one of the reasons babies have difficulty breastfeeding. Usually babies who are confused about their nipples are because they are used to drinking breast milk or milk through bottles or nipples before. In addition, flat nipples also make it difficult for the baby to suckle mom's nipples.
As much as possible avoid giving a pacifier or bottle when your little one refuses to breastfeed. To work around this, try using a pipette, spoon or sippy cup.
3. Certain health conditions
If your baby doesn't want to suckle, he could be sick. various health problems that cause babies to stop drinking breast milk include babies growing teeth, thrush, nasal congestion to ear infections. These health conditions can be painful for babies when breastfeeding. Get your child checked immediately if they show signs of a health problem.
4. Experiencing stress
Stress is not only experienced by adults, babies can also experience stress. Stress in babies can be caused by excessive stimulation, being separated from their mother for a long time, delaying giving the little one to eat to the overreaction of the mother when the little one accidentally bites the breast nipple. Please note that babies are very sensitive and make them refuse to drink milk.
5. Breast milk changes taste
During breastfeeding, breast milk can experience changes ranging from taste to aroma. Changes in breast milk can be triggered by the food consumed by the mother, drugs, hormonal changes due to menstruation and pregnancy. Even changes in the mother's body odor can also discourage breastfeeding.
6. Decreased milk volume
A small amount of breast milk can make a child frustrated and refuse to breastfeed. Mom can do several ways to increase milk production. By drinking lots of water, consuming nutritious foods as breast milk boosters.
7. Disrupted breastfeeding
routine Disruption of the breastfeeding routine is the reason why babies don't want to drink breast milk. Babies who are too active to play and excessive stimulation can make your little one disturbed. So, Mom can adjust her breastfeeding schedule to her daily activities.
That's the cause and how to deal with babies who don't want to breastfeed. Usually, babies who refuse to breastfeed only last a few days. If after dealing with your little one who doesn't want to breastfeed but there is no change, you should discuss it with a lactation consultant.
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