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Why is my baby fussy while nursing?

Many mothers notice that their babies are fussy at some point while they're nursing them. It could be before, during, or after the feeding. And of course, it leads you to wonder, "Why are they doing this, and what can I do to fix it?", because it makes it hard to get them fed while they're fussy. Let's talk about timing for a minute. If they're fussy when you first latch them on, it could be because they're just impatient, because when you nurse a baby, the baby has to suck for sometimes a couple of minutes before the milk will let down, so they might get impatient and fussy because it's not coming fast enough. If this is the case, then pump a little bit before you latch your baby on, and this will get the milk flowing faster for your baby. If you feel like your baby is fussy when your milk is letting down, it could be because it's too forceful or too fast, and they're having a hard time keeping up with it. And pumping beforehand and letting a little bit of milk come out first, letting that first letdown happen, might help it be more manageable for your baby. If your baby is fussy towards the end of a feeding, it might be because they're gassy and they need to burp, or just because they're done. And sometimes they want to suck for comfort, but they're not necessarily looking for nutrition. Sometimes babies are extra fussy when they go through growth spurts, and these typically happen when your baby is 7 to 10 days old, again at 2 to 3 weeks, again at 3 months, 4 months, 6 months, 9, and on. So the best thing to do if you suspect your baby is going through a growth spurt is feed them on demand. This is how your body naturally responds to your baby's increasing needs. As they suck more frequently, your body will make more milk, and this is how you go from making just a couple of ounces every couple of hours when your baby is born to making 6 to 8 ounces 4 to 5 times a day when your baby is 6 months old. Typically speaking, you'll only see your baby want to eat more frequently for 4 to 5 days, and then they'll go back to their normal habits if it was because of a growth spurt. Sometimes babies are teething or they're sick, and this can cause them to be fussy. Sometimes they're tired. Sometimes we wait too long to feed them and so they're really fussy when we latch them on, and the feeding just doesn't go well. So look for your baby's feeding cues, and try to respond to them in a timely manner, and get your baby latched on before they just get out of control. Another thing that affects mothers and babies while nursing is distraction. So as babies get older, they start to become more aware of the world around them, and if they're distracted by something on one side or the other, they'll pull away and become fussy. So do what you can to eliminate distraction, keep the environment calm, and this might also make a difference. If you find that you've addressed all of these reasons and it's not making a difference, then I suggest talking with your pediatrician, especially if your baby is just fussy all the time, not just during feedings. They can ask you specific questions and decide if further investigation or treatment is necessary for your baby. And they can also refer you to a lactation specialist who can talk with you one on one, even watch you nurse, and see if there's any adjustments that can be made that will help you be more successful. Good luck with everything, and if you have any other questions for me in the future, feel free to ask them on our Facebook page at   / intermountainmoms  , and recommend us to your friends and family too.