Breastfeeding

From bottle to breast -- possible?

I'm new here, and I've mostly been posting on the Preemie board.  LO was 8 weeks early and is now 10 weeks old (2 weeks adjusted age).  For 10 weeks she's been on a bottle (with me trying to BF -- attempting at least once a day).  I have everything (breastfriend pillow, nipple shield, stool, everything!) and still her latch is poor and her suction weak.  I've seen 2 LC's in person and spoken to one over the phone -- they keep saying "in time, she'll get better at it".  I actually don't believe this, because isn't more time at the bottle bad for her? -- so I don't know when to stop trying.  I have two other children (ages 2 and 4) and it's very difficult to pump, put it in a bottle, feed her, and make BF attempts all day long....  Is it too late for her learn to BF? Any advice is appreciated.
Lilypie Fifth Birthday tickers Lilypie Third Birthday tickers Lilypie Premature Baby tickers
Sign In or Register to comment.
Choose Another Board
Search Boards