breastfeeding at night help please

[Katekoom]

Hi, my 6 week dd is now regularly (touch wood) doing a good 4 hour stretch at night however it's gotten to the point that in waking her to feed because my boobs leak tremendously if i dont. On one occasion age went 6 hours when i didn't wake.

I'm waking like clock work in discomfort. How can i stop this? I don't want to instil this habit into her.

Help.

[lentilpot]

Could you express some milk instead of waking her? Or try cabbage leaves in your bra?

[bumb1ebeesknees]

Ithink your milk supply will settle in line with your baby's needs so maybe best just to wait it out?

[Josie314]

I would just hand express a little. Your milk production should adjust after a few days. I wouldn't wake her - that can cause a different kind of pain in the future!