I am very glad I am breastfeeding but my breasts hurt so bad!!! :* (
I feel like I keep making way to much milk. I have had to pump a little just so my little man can latch on correctly. I have been engorged a lot and I bet if I got them measured I would be at least a D if not DD!! Which is huge for me.
I have been using the gel soothies which gives a bit relief and I use the lanolin cream also to help prevent cracking. I think my body is trying to figure out how much milk it needs to produce right now but ouchie... i need the pain to leave soon!
Any advice momma's?
I feel like I keep making way to much milk. I have had to pump a little just so my little man can latch on correctly. I have been engorged a lot and I bet if I got them measured I would be at least a D if not DD!! Which is huge for me.
I have been using the gel soothies which gives a bit relief and I use the lanolin cream also to help prevent cracking. I think my body is trying to figure out how much milk it needs to produce right now but ouchie... i need the pain to leave soon!
Any advice momma's?
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Can you call a lactation consultant? She can check and make sure Titus is latching on properly. I've heard about putting cabbage leaves in your bra to help engorgement pain..I've never tried it but when I was in nursing school my instructor insists it works. The engorgement shouldn't last too long, once your body starts to figure out how much it needs to make things will even out a bit more. Hope you're feeling more comfortable soon!
The cabbage leaves really do work, but are also used to help dry milk completely up, so use them with care. Kellymom and The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding are both great. Congratulations on your newest addition!
Hugs dear,
Cristi
I know it will get better soon.