It can be a really difficult time if your darling new baby has a cold.
When babies are healthy, they can breathe through their nose while continuing to suck and nurse at the breast (or bottle). This is a natural instinct that babies are born with, but they will grow out of it. (have you ever tried to breathe and swallow at the same time - not possible!)
So when a baby has a cold, their sinus can be blocked up. This means that they won't remain latched on at the breast for a long time, because they will need to breathe through their mouth. You may find that baby will take a few sucks, then come off the latch. (and milk might squirt as your letdown continues!). This will mean that it will take longer to feed your baby, they could get very impatient as they are obviously hungry but can't get to their milk fast enough. A few tears and stress too!
When babies are healthy, they can breathe through their nose while continuing to suck and nurse at the breast (or bottle). This is a natural instinct that babies are born with, but they will grow out of it. (have you ever tried to breathe and swallow at the same time - not possible!)
So when a baby has a cold, their sinus can be blocked up. This means that they won't remain latched on at the breast for a long time, because they will need to breathe through their mouth. You may find that baby will take a few sucks, then come off the latch. (and milk might squirt as your letdown continues!). This will mean that it will take longer to feed your baby, they could get very impatient as they are obviously hungry but can't get to their milk fast enough. A few tears and stress too!
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