why is my 2 month old so fussy & cranky during breastfeeding

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ExpertSHRUTI KANCHANLactation Educator and Counselor2 years ago

A. It's not uncommon for babies to get fussy and cranky during breastfeeding for several reasons, including engorgement, oversupply, or fast letdown. Here are some possible explanations: 1. Engorgement: If your breasts are engorged (swollen and full of milk), it may be challenging for the baby to latch and feed adequately. Engorged breasts can cause discomfort and pain for both you and your baby, which can lead to fussiness and crankiness. 2. Oversupply: When there is a lot of milk available, the baby may struggle with the flow, leading to fussiness and gassiness. Oversupply makes it challenging for the baby to control the flow, and they may choke, sputter, or cry during breastfeeding. 3. Fast letdown: If the milk flows very quickly, and the baby is unable to handle the fast flow, they may become fussy and agitated during feeding. Here are some ways to help your baby feel more comfortable during breastfeeding: 1. Try switching sides frequently and expressing some milk before feeding to relieve engorgement and slow the flow. 2. Consider pumping or hand expressing milk before feeding to help slow down milk flow, lowering the risk of choking and letdown interruption. 3. Find a comfortable position that works for both of you to help your baby feel more relaxed and focused during feeding.

RashmiMom of a 11 yr old girl2 years ago

A. Sometimes when the feeding portion of the child is not correct they can get a little fuzzy and sometimes when they’re not hungry but you go ahead with feeding them every two hours as per your doctors advice that time also the similar behaviour can be seen