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Budjeg11
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Suggestions for Helping Pump Milk Better/Engorged Breasts and Pumping
I have been exclusively pumping for a few weeks now and the last two days my breasts feel so full but for most of my feedings I am not getting a whole lot of milk out when I pump.
My breats are full and I feel hard lumps on the sides.
Any suggestions for what I can do to get the milk out!?
I have been using a heating pad, it helps a little but not much.
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Posted 1/12/12 9:48 AM  |
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jax1
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Re: Suggestions for Helping Pump Milk Better/Engorged Breasts and Pumping
Do you pump using a handsfree bra? I do that and massage my boobs to help get the milk coming out. Massage the lumps. Might help.
Drink a lot of water.
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| Posted 1/12/12 9:53 AM |
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4PsInaPod
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Re: Suggestions for Helping Pump Milk Better/Engorged Breasts and Pumping
suggestions I've gotten:
massage in the shower, this helps to prevent clogged ducts
massage while you are pumping
eat & drink while pumping too
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| Posted 1/12/12 10:05 AM |
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FlowerWife
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Re: Suggestions for Helping Pump Milk Better/Engorged Breasts and Pumping
for me the only thing that worked was actually nursing. i was a very crappy pumper and i didnt even have a great supply. sorry!! hope you feel better!!
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| Posted 1/12/12 10:06 AM |
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Katareen
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Re: Suggestions for Helping Pump Milk Better/Engorged Breasts and Pumping
Take a hot shower right before you pump, and massage your breasts in the shower. Then massage as you pump, paying special attention to where you feel the lumps--could be a clogged duct.
Maybe pump for a bit longer than usual too--if you typically do 15 mins, up it to pump for 20 mins or so.
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| Posted 1/12/12 10:10 AM |
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GioiaMia
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Re: Suggestions for Helping Pump Milk Better/Engorged Breasts and Pumping
How long do you pump for? I pumped for 30 minutes and I got a second let down that let me empty out
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| Posted 1/12/12 10:11 AM |
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Champ
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Re: Suggestions for Helping Pump Milk Better/Engorged Breasts and Pumping
everything listed above is what has helped me. use the heating pad (or go in shower) just before and pumping and massage while pumping.
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| Posted 1/12/12 10:12 AM |
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Re: Suggestions for Helping Pump Milk Better/Engorged Breasts and Pumping
Posted by Katareen
Take a hot shower right before you pump, and massage your breasts in the shower. Then massage as you pump, paying special attention to where you feel the lumps--could be a clogged duct.
Maybe pump for a bit longer than usual too--if you typically do 15 mins, up it to pump for 20 mins or so.
This worked well for me too.
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DSLaff
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Re: Suggestions for Helping Pump Milk Better/Engorged Breasts and Pumping
massage the crap out of your boobs when you are pumping and constantly manually extract them in the sink in the shower whenever you have a sec .... nursing really is the ultimate relief
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