- Bayi minum sedikit EBM pada siang hari dan minum ‘direct’ bila malam.
Dalam perkataan lain, tak berapa suka minum EBM pada siang hari tapi ‘mengempeng’ bila malam

-Normal untuk breastfeed baby yang ibunya bekerja

-Anak saya memang reverse cycling type
Alhamdulillah membesar juga dia.

Di bawah ni ada artikel tentang reverse cycling nursing

Reverse Cycling
By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC

http://www.kellymom.com/bf/normal/reverse-cycling.html

What is reverse cycling?
Reverse cycling is when baby nurses frequently at night and less frequently during the day.

Why do some babies reverse cycle?
Newborns may reverse cycle in the early days or weeks simply because they have their days and nights mixed up.
Distractible (and/or very active) babies or toddlers may nurse more at night to make up for missed or shortened nursing sessions during the day.
If mom is very distracted or busy during the day, baby may nurse more at night to make up for missed or shortened nursing sessions, or simply to get more uninterrupted time with mom.
If mom is away from baby during the day, baby may take just enough milk (by bottle or cup) to “take the edge off” his hunger, then wait for mom to return to get the bulk of his calories. Baby will typically nurse more often and/or longer than usual once mom returns. Some mothers encourage reverse cycling so they won’t need to pump as much milk. Reverse cycling is common for breastfed babies who are away from mom part of the day, especially those just starting out with the bottle.

Tips for handling reverse cycling
General coping tips for interrupted sleep:

Sleep late or go to bed early when possible. When you’re at home with baby, nap when your baby naps.
Keep baby as close as possible during the night to maximize sleep for everyone. Some options are to have baby in bed with you, in a bed adjoining your bed, or in a bed in the same room.

During the day, keep the lights on and go on with your normal daytime activities — don’t keep things dark and quiet where baby is sleeping. Play with and talk to baby during waking times. Wake baby to nurse every 2-3 hours.
During baby’s night wakings, keep everything calm, quiet, and dark (if you need a light to breastfeed, try using a smaller light like a nightlight or closet light). At some point you may want to begin a bedtime routine (such as bath, story, breastfeeding) to signal that nighttime has begun.

When mom is busy or distracted:

Consider using a sling or other baby carrier so that baby can be with you and breastfeed while you go about your day.
Be aware of baby’s typical breastfeeding routine, and remember to watch for baby’s cues on busy days — this is easiest when baby is close by.
Be aware that after a really busy day (we all have them!), your child may need some one-on-one time with mom to breastfeed and reconnect.

If baby is reverse cycling and taking very little milk when mom is away at work:

Be patient. Try not to stress about it. Consider it a compliment – baby prefers you!
Use small amounts of expressed milk per bottle so there is less waste.
If you’re worrying that baby can’t go that long without more milk, keep in mind that some babies sleep through the night for 8 hours or so without mom needing to worry that baby is not eating during that time period. Keep an eye on wet diapers and weight gain to assure yourself that baby is getting enough milk.
Ensure that baby has ample chance to nurse when you’re together.
If you prefer to pump less milk while you’re away from baby, you may choose to encourage baby to reverse cycle.

From
http://parenting.ivillage.com/baby/bbreastfeed/0,,3x9c,00.html

Question
Now that my five month old eats solid foods, he won’t take bottles of breastmilk at all from his caregivers. Instead, he prefers to wait until I come home from work and then nurse every two hours all night long. I work three long days a week, but I do nurse him throughout the other days when I’m home. Is it okay for him to go 12 hours with only two ounces of breastmilk mixed in with cereal in addition to jars of veggies?

Answer
Your baby is practicing reverse cycle nursing. This is quite commonly seen in babies of working moms. Basically he has just switched his schedule to coordinate with yours.

I can understand that you’d like to begin getting more sleep at night. But if your little guy is encouraged to begin sleeping through the night, he will be going for two long periods each work day without your milk. This can amount to more than 16 hours. That’s too long, and I would be concerned if that were the case. Since your baby is refusing virtually all breastmilk during the day, it is very important that he be given access to nursing as needed when the two of you are together.

If you are basically sleep-deprived but otherwise happy with your nursing relationship, begin to think about some creative ways to deal with your lack of sleep. Do you share sleep with your little one? Many working moms find that this helps them to be more rested during the day, even when their baby is a frequent nighttime nurser. You also might want to take a nap when you return home from work. This can help you to feel more rested in the evening. You might also want to rearrange your schedule so you have time in the evening to “cocoon” with your baby and the rest of your family. Once you allow yourself this time, then you no longer need to feel guilty for getting comfy, putting up your feet and just relaxing on your work nights.

I wouldn’t give up offering your baby your milk. While your baby is in daycare, you might want to ask your baby’s caregiver to offer some of your expressed milk in a sippy cup. It may be the bottle that your baby dislikes. Start out with one ounce at a time, so you will not be wasting any of your milk if your baby continues to refuse.

Your baby will probably get thirsty while you’re at work. In addition to other solid foods that have already been safely introduced to your baby, you can also offer juice, such as apple or pear, which is diluted (one part juice to 2 parts water.) My very best wishes!

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