I would say if she has been given a bottle already that she feels its just too much work to bother with suckling at the breast as its so much easier to empty a bottle.If you really want to make a success of the breastfeeding my advice would be to forgo bottles at this stage(my personal choice would be not before 6 weeks of age)Also you could try undressing her for feeds,rubbing her back and of feet so that she more awake and alert?
Have you contacted someone from Le Leche?I would be surprise if they did not recommend something similar to address your problem.
Good luck and enjoy this very special time! |