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ddunne2
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For those that did not breastfeed...
How did you handle engorgement and your milk coming in?
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Posted 8/12/06 12:55 PM  |
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IrishTracy
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Re: For those that did not breastfeed...
The tighter the bra the better. It hurts like a b!tch. But, it does dry up after a week or so.
Try not to put added pressure on it. And don't let the shower water run over them
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| Posted 8/12/06 1:27 PM |
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Marcie
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Re: For those that did not breastfeed...
I just wore a VERY tight sports bra. Mine hurt for like 3 days - but the 1st too - it REALLY hurt.
I was told to put ice packs on them. I had sooooo many people coming and going - I couldn't do it. But I heard it helps.
Plus, if you can take COLD showers - the warmth of the hot water is horrible!!
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| Posted 8/12/06 1:44 PM |
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MM2004
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Re: For those that did not breastfeed...
In King Kullen, in the baby food aisle, they have small sportsball shaped ice packs for kids. I bet they'd fit in a bra and not be so noticable.
I was in so much pain for the c-section and ensuing complications that I never really noticed any pain. Maybe my milk just never came in.
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| Posted 8/12/06 9:28 PM |
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btrflygrl
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Re: For those that did not breastfeed...
when it first came in it was horrible. I was able to stand one day of it since I couldn't get DD to latch on so the next day we went to BRU to get a pump and that relieved alot of it.
It didn't last long after I started pumping. I didn't drink enough water so my supply was really low.
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| Posted 8/12/06 9:41 PM |
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Re: For those that did not breastfeed...
My milk never really came in. The day after I came home from the hospital (5 days pp) my boobs felt hard and hot, I bought a sports bra that was a bit snug and wore it for a few days but really after 1 day of wearing it I was fine.
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| Posted 8/13/06 8:43 AM |
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ddunne2
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Doreen
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Re: For those that did not breastfeed...
Thanks everyone!
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| Posted 8/13/06 10:04 AM |
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luvmiboy
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Re: For those that did not breastfeed...
Posted by MM2004
In King Kullen, in the baby food aisle, they have small sportsball shaped ice packs for kids. I bet they'd fit in a bra and not be so noticable.
I was in so much pain for the c-section and ensuing complications that I never really noticed any pain. Maybe my milk just never came in.
me neither!
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| Posted 8/13/06 10:16 AM |
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Re: For those that did not breastfeed...
2 tight sports bras and ice packs. I didnt get engorged at all and it realy did not hurt. Took about 2-3 weeks for all my milk to go away.
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| Posted 8/13/06 11:45 AM |
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JennasMom
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Re: For those that did not breastfeed...
The nurse at Stonybrook recommended cabbage leaves
Cabbage Leaves
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| Posted 8/13/06 1:50 PM |
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Elizabeth
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Re: For those that did not breastfeed...
Ice packs!!
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| Posted 8/13/06 5:52 PM |
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