Name: Fussy baby due to fast milk flow? Try out these tips!
Uploaded: 2025-09-20T23:17:33.967Z
Channel: Stephanie Heintzeler
Description: Tips to help a 3‑week‑old who is gaining quickly and is fussy at the breast: slow the milk flow by hand expressing some milk before feeding, and lie on your back once the baby is latched. These steps can slow the feed, make the baby more comfortable and less fussy, and help them feed longer and more relaxed, potentially reducing very rapid weight gain.

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Stephanie Heintzeler

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Fussy baby due to fast milk flow? Try out these tips!

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A lactation consultant discusses a client whose baby is feeding frequently, gaining weight rapidly, and is fussy at the breast. Solutions for slowing down milk flow and making the baby more comfortable during feeding include hand expressing some milk before a feed and the parent lying on their back with the baby at the breast. These methods can help reduce fussiness and rapid weight gain, leading to a more relaxed and longer feeding experience.

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lactation consultation: A meeting with a breastfeeding specialist who helps with nursing and feeding concerns.

milk flow: The speed and amount of breast milk coming out while the baby is feeding.

hand expressing: Using your hand to gently remove some milk from the breast before feeding.

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