allforthegirl
Mom of 5 boys
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What's block feeding allforthegirl?
Block feeding is a term used when a woman allows one breast at a time to fill up while nursing on one side for a certain amount of time. This is only to be used after 6-8 weeks after birth, as a woman supply is full established, and is currently dealing with over supply. The reason it helps slow the milk process down is because milk is not made while one breast is full.
Now there are other ways to deal with oversupply to try first if baby is not past the 6 week mark.
P.S. A forceful letdown is also considered oversupply.
For me it has helped D. I tried all the other technics and the only one that I still do is a modified layback position, as sometimes he still breaks suction if the milk is too fast. Laying back with him on top of the breast helps him take the milk slower as gravity slows it down more. Other wise he is actually FINALLY able to fall asleep at the breast when before was not able to because my milk almost drowned him. It has also improved his reflux dramatically. There are still times he gets it but at least he is not crying out in pain anymore.