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Porrruss
Nya nya nya
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Amy
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DD is 6 weeks (BFing ?)
Is it normal to still be leaking like a sive <sp>? I'm still needing to change the breast pads quite often.
DD only nurses from 1 breast per feeding. I'm assuming she's getting enough because she refuses to relatch once she's done and she seems satisfied. She has normal amounts of poops/wet dipes as well.
I suppose I should start draining the second breast at each feeding with the pump (I'll be going back to work in a few weeks).
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smdl
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me
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Re: DD is 6 weeks (BFing ?)
I leak "A LOT". I need to change breast pads all the time. I am 5.5 wks PP.
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| Posted 7/30/07 2:29 PM |
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dandr10199
Grace is growing up too fast!
Member since 10/05 11561 total posts
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Dina
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Re: DD is 6 weeks (BFing ?)
Posted by Porrruss
I suppose I should start draining the second breast at each feeding with the pump (I'll be going back to work in a few weeks).
That is exactly what I would do. Especially if you are in any kind of pain from being engorged.
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| Posted 7/30/07 2:30 PM |
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Janice
Sweet Jessie Quinn
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Janice
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Re: DD is 6 weeks (BFing ?)
I leaked a lot for the first 6 months. now at 7 months, I only change the pads once a day.
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| Posted 7/30/07 2:31 PM |
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Lillykat
going along for the ride...
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Re: DD is 6 weeks (BFing ?)
DD will be 6 weeks on Wednesday and I still leak a lot. Now even more that I am pumping a little for when we go out
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| Posted 7/30/07 6:24 PM |
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Dragonfly75
I love Hypnobabies
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Re: DD is 6 weeks (BFing ?)
I was a major leaker. Lanisinoh disposable pads were my best friend.
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| Posted 7/30/07 6:36 PM |
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mrsdstowe
LIF Adolescent
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Latrice
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Re: DD is 6 weeks (BFing ?)
I still leak at 3mths.
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| Posted 7/30/07 8:32 PM |
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nferrandi
too excited for words
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Nicole
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Re: DD is 6 weeks (BFing ?)
I was never much of a leaker, but since you're going back to work, I would suggest pumping while/after nursing. It will help you build up a supply for bottles and it should help elleviate the leaking a bit.
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| Posted 7/30/07 8:35 PM |
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vegalady
Love my family
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SNV
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Re: DD is 6 weeks (BFing ?)
I leak a lot if I dont pump or if DS doesnt feed from both breasts. I remember waking up in a pool of breastmilk one night. But its not that bad now and DS is 5 weeks.
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| Posted 7/30/07 8:39 PM |
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USAFmrs
LIF Adolescent
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Kelly
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Re: DD is 6 weeks (BFing ?)
i was a leaker too---
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| Posted 7/30/07 8:50 PM |
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purplegirl
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Re: DD is 6 weeks (BFing ?)
The leaking slowed down a lot after a while, and I was just producing what DD needed. If you pump, you may find that you continue to leak since your body will keep producing more than your baby really needs.
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| Posted 7/30/07 9:02 PM |
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MsMBV
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Me
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Re: DD is 6 weeks (BFing ?)
Posted by dandr10199
Posted by Porrruss
I suppose I should start draining the second breast at each feeding with the pump (I'll be going back to work in a few weeks).
That is exactly what I would do. Especially if you are in any kind of pain from being engorged.
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| Posted 7/30/07 9:30 PM |
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JessieQ
Rest in Peace baby Rogan
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Re: DD is 6 weeks (BFing ?)
Posted by purplegirl
The leaking slowed down a lot after a while, and I was just producing what DD needed. If you pump, you may find that you continue to leak since your body will keep producing more than your baby really needs.
I agree, pumping would potentially increase your supply which could increase leakage, but in your case if you are going back to work you can pump now to build up a supply of frozen BM. I never had that big a problem with leakage but I think it should get better as you and your baby get on more of a schedule and your body figures out how much milk to make and at what time.
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| Posted 7/30/07 9:38 PM |
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