Fussing at the breast

Baby girl just turn 4 weeks and has started to fuss at the breast, she pulls away and when I take her off she cries and wants to be put back, then rinse and repeat non stop. She has also started doing very short feeds she used to normally feed for 20mins she now does 5 and wants off.. Surely this is not enough?

She does seem to suffer from silent reflux, so I burp her often and keep her upright after feeds, but Im wondering if this is why she doesn't want to feed properly anymore?

I offer both boobs, I burp her, I try different positions, I am now just left wondering what's wrong? I also thought maybe I'm low on supply as my boobs aren't as hard anymore, but if I express milk shoots out

Any ideas?

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Sounds like a fast let down as my baby also does this. Google la leche league fast let down 🙏 I have to express a little off before I feed my baby else he does this

Yes I defo have a fast let down she pulls away and I let it go in a muslin cloth before offering again as I know she struggles :(

And I also do hear gurgles in her belly sometimes

A typical feed is 5-40 mins. Some babies are more efficient than others, as long as there’s plenty of wet & dirty nappies, and weight is increasing then don’t worry about time. You’re doing great mama 💖 your breasts also soften up as your milk regulates so don’t worry about not having enough, especially if the above applies. Be careful if you decide to use Infacol as mentioned in another comment - very acidic & makes reflux worse xxx

My baby has only ever fed for 5 minutes really and he’s gained loads of weight. 5 minutes is fine. You probably have a fast let down and great supply like me x

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