Gah - so, I have a bit of oversupply going on (baby spluttering, only taking one side, generally just spraying out at unfortunate moments) but I'm pretty sure I've developed some symptoms of mastitis today (sore red patch on breast, aching, fluey symptoms). I've been googling for advice but the trouble is quite a bit of advice seems to be conflicting - for oversupply you should leave it longer between feeds if possible and avoid draining the breast too much so as to minimise the trigger to produce more milk, but for mastitis you should ensure the breast is drained and feed baby as often as possible. I've been trying to hand express the affected boob after my baby has fed, but the milk just never stops coming! And surely if that means I'm then encouraging my body to make more that could lead to the mastitis symptoms worsening?
Sorry for rambling post. I have my six week check on Tuesday morning so good opp to discuss with dr then, but I just wondered if anyone had any wise words from past experience. Would rather avoid anti-bs if possible. Thank you!