So engorged!

[Jcliff]

So my booBs are so engorged right now I don't know what to do. I'm making more milk then michael needs I'm afraid I'm like drowning him. He only latches and eats for like 5 minutes on one side because I think he gets really full quickly. Is this normal?

 

[purplecupcake]

In the beginning you usually have an oversupply before your body gets the memo about how much your baby requires. Just follow his cues and your supply will regulate in a few days...at least it did for me. I still get engorged sometimes, I hand express into a burp cloth otherwise the stream makes him choke.

 

[BigAl]

It is normal, and annoying, and messy in the beginning. You could always hand express a small amount before a feed, to ease the pressure a bit.

 

[Jcliff]

It's been bad today. I've been using the hand pump for about 3 minutes and 2 ounes already come out, so I save it and freeze it. It's liquid gold when I go back to work. I also hand express before I nurse him. I think I'm still producing too much for him because he only drinks for about 5 minutes before getting full and passing

 

[BigAl]

The problem is it becomes a vicious cycle, as the pump is stimulating your supply even more. But I guess that's not awful if you need a stash for going back to work.