my milk-need some advice

[mylittlebubs]

i don't know what's it's called when i have so much milk in my boobies and LO doesn;t take out enough ,so now my boobies get really rock hard and it's painful.
should i pump it out? i'm not sure because i thought if i keep pumping out, it 's telling the body to produce more milk

 

[Novbaby08]

I have the same problem, and I pump, though I have to pump away from her or she gets like possessive and suddenly wants to eat

 

[marley2580]

It's engorgement. If you want you can express just enough to relieve the pressure, hand expression's quite good for this.

 

[Mervs Mum]

Express or pump when you're engorged then store it for top ups oe when you're not able to feed for some reason.

 

[mylittlebubs]

try to pump it out today but only got 1 ounce

 

[ani]

You are right. If you keep pumping, your body will keep producing the excess. You could just hand express a little, if you are feeling very uncomfortable. Otherwise just give it a few days, your body will adjust quickly and start producing only what your baby needs.

 

[mylittlebubs]

You are right. If you keep pumping, your body will keep producing the excess. You could just hand express a little, if you are feeling very uncomfortable. Otherwise just give it a few days, your body will adjust quickly and start producing only what your baby needs.

i fed my baby with the side that i have engorgement a few times today and tonight its feeling better.
still feel a little comfortable though