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One problem after another.

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HumphreyCobbler · 06/06/2009 09:35

Since my dd started solids (which she has taken to with great enthusiasm) I have had a series of problems with breastfeeding.

Mastitis three times, followed by a blocked milk duct, followed by milk blisters on both sides. Then I had a week or two of pain free feeding only to develop thrush in my boobs (diagnosed myself thanks to mumsnet and kellymom!) which I treated.

I have woken up this morning with really intense pain on my right side. I have a milk blister there but there is a hard bit that feels like a blockages. I also feel quite fluey and as if I am coming down with mastitis

I am feeding my toddler once a day, and eight month old dd is fed on demand. She does not have a real routine, I have just followed her lead which is not consistent. She is BLW.

Would establishing a routine help? If so, what would be a good one for an eight month old?

Thanks for getting ths far, it is a bit of an essay, sorry.

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Wonderstuff · 06/06/2009 09:58

Sorry you are suffering, sounds like a nightmare. Has you 8 mo reduced her feeding a lot? Could you express a bit when you haven't fed for a while?
I'm no expert, hopefully one will be along soon.

HumphreyCobbler · 06/06/2009 15:27

thanks wonderstuff

I think the problem is that her feeding is quite erratic. I can't help thinking if I could make it more regular my supply would not need to fluctuate so much.

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HumphreyCobbler · 06/06/2009 19:07

bump for evening

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Wonderstuff · 08/06/2009 12:27

How you doing today Humphrey?
Little bump because someone skiving off work using MN during the week may be more help?

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