Oversupply AND blocked ducts

[Rhienne]

Anyone have any tips on how to manage oversupply and blocked ducts at the same time?

I'm battling oversupply and have been block feeding, and getting sore and swollen on the 'waiting' side, but it was manageable. But this afternoon I got blocked ducts on both sides, so have been focusing on relieving them, with heat, pumping and feeding until the blocks stopped throbbing. Now scared I've overstimulated again.

Any tips on how to manage this?

(And how to dress when it's sunny and hot but there's a cold breeze. If I wear a jacket I get horribly hot and sweaty. If I go without I get painful blocked ducts. )

TIA

Can you express a bit off just to ease it when you get uncomfortable?

I always reply to posts about blocked ducts with the same answer.. Get fitted (properly) for a nursing bra. I had been measured at M&S but kept getting blocked ducts. Got fitted by a specialist as needed to replace them and the difference was instant! Went from 34D to 32DD, which probably doesn't sound hugely different but, as she pointed out, the seam of the cup was cutting right across my boob. Within half an hour they had eased and I haven't had one since (touch wood). Good luck!

Yes to bra fitting correctly.
Also- get checked for tongue tie. I've had recurrent blockages & it's due to tt. But crap M&S nursing bra didn't help!

Thanks. Have one good fitting bra, more on order (aka - family member sending from OS as can't get them where I am).

No idea where to get tongue tie checked properly here... Have asked but not sure those I've seen are able to properly diagnose. Will keep asking.