Oversupply issue-bfing moms

So I think I have an oversupply issue especially on the right side. I have been only offering one side during each feeding. Anything else I can do to help regulate it. Is been a bit painful and I'm terrified of getting clogged ducts.

I nursed twins 2 years ago..do you thing my body "remembers" and is producing a lot of milk?

Ds will be 2 weeks on monday

Oversupply issue-bfing moms

you could always pump the rest of it to get a freezer supply....

or switch which side you start with each time.

Oversupply issue-bfing moms

I had oversupply issues and I block fed for almost two weeks before going back to normal two-sided feedings. A few times I was painfully engorged so I pumped the engorged side but only enough to relieve the pressure, if you pump a full feeding, your body will still continue to produce that much milk, so that will defeat the purpose of trying to regulate your supply.

Re: Oversupply issue-bfing moms

It has happen to me 2x with my 2 and 3. Nice binding bra, ice or cabbage leaves after feedings and DO NOT PUMP hand express if you need to relieve some of the engorgement.
I still only am feeding on one side. It took a couple weeks for my supply to regulate.

Message edited 3/30/2013 12:38:59 PM.

Re: Oversupply issue-bfing moms

Wait a little while before worrying about oversupply. You're only two weeks pp, so your body is still trying to figure out how much to make. FWIW I had/have a lot more than I did the first time, and I think it's a combination of having a second child and a successful VBAC.