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2020005 tn?1628125976

OT- engorgement

I forgot how to treat engorgement, it seems like pumping will only make me produce more, any input?! My little girl is 3 days old, very fortunate to have a ton of milk but getting a littttle swollen haha!
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889551 tn?1416184483
Pump enough to relieve the pressure but don't empty the breast.
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2020005 tn?1628125976
thanks ladies!!!
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Have a hot shower and put a soaked washcloth on them for a couple minutes, then hand express just enough to releive some of the pain. Do this frequently.
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4310181 tn?1357690214
I was wondering the same thing and just never thought to ask.
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If you pump enough to relieve engorgment and not to empty it will not stimulate increased production.
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If you pump enough to relieve engorgment and not to empty it will not stimulate increased production.
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2020005 tn?1628125976
I actually have some motrin from my c-section prescribed so I'll try that too!
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also, now that you aren't pregnant, if they get super swollen and hot, take 800mg motrin. it'll reduce the inflammation(
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2020005 tn?1628125976
Okay definitely going to try it tonight, she's been eating constantly since she was born so my milk came in a LOT and fast.
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4046749 tn?1357103996
Try taking a hot shower and letting the water run over them and really tight supportive bras.(:
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2020005 tn?1628125976
Oh no I'm EBF, she's doing great, I just have a ton. I think if I pump though it will just tell my body to produce more won't it? I really don't want to get worse, it's more my left than my right.
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Pump and donate!
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4046749 tn?1357103996
Are you not breastfeeding? If not then put red cabbage leaves in your bra. But if you are wear like two really tight sports bras. Or let hot water on the shower run over your boobs.
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2020005 tn?1628125976
I'll be trying that tonight, thank you!!
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hot, moist towels on the boobies!!!(:
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