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Infant feeding

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Oversupply, things haven't improved what can I try next?

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TinyDiamond · 16/10/2011 18:10

Have a serious oversupply problem that is just ruining everything. Miserable mummy and miserable dd always in pain during and after feeds I feel like my milk is poisoning her it's so hard.
Have been block feeding now for almost 2 weeks initially started with 4 hour blocks then moved up to 5. It has literally made no difference whatsoever apart from that by the end of the 5 hours I am so painfully engorged that the first feed from that side is even more problematic and we both end up completely soaked along with wherever we're sitting.
Feeding out is a nightmare I can't go anywhere without taking plenty of Muslins and outfit changes for both of us.
Dd's reflux/sickness is worse than ever, fed up of lop sided full breasts and I leak everywhere. I only have to think about bf or lightly hug someone and I let down and it HURTS.
I constantly smell of milk and her of sick. She is 9 weeks tomorrow, I thought it should've calmed down by now?
Having an awful time what else can I do???

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lukewarmmama · 19/10/2011 10:04

Tiny - have you considered the nipple shield suggestion I made earlier? I know different things work for different people, but it really helped with DD1, otherwise I would have had to stop BF she was so distressed.

TinyDiamond · 20/10/2011 11:44

Hi Lukewarm, have bought some nipple shields, had some before but chucked them as thought they were no good.I have avent ones here, all mothercare stocked.
I will try it and let you know how I get on. Off to sterilise

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tiktok · 20/10/2011 11:55

TD in extreme cases, block feeding only works with really, really long blocks....I have heard of up to 12 hours though I have never had direct contact with anyone who needed to leave as long as this.

Obviously there is an issue with the other side being too full, while the transition is taking place though :(

TruthSweet · 20/10/2011 19:12

Gah - typed a reply and MN ate it!

Basically there is a condition that has been identified called Hyper Lactation Syndrome (not saying you have it - just something that might sound familiar to you/your situation). A scientific article has been published about it and the treatment of it - called 'Full Drainage Block Feeding' which apparently has been successful in treating hyperlactation. See here for details.

Obviously I haven't met you so I can't say one way or another if it is appropriate for you/your baby so I would strongly suggest contacting either an IBCLC or one of the breastfeeding helplines to talk through your options as oversupply can be just as much a struggle as undersupply.

Wishing you all the best.

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