Feeding after milk duct removal

[Milkand2sugarsplease]

Anyone know where I stand here? Is it possible to just feed from one side or will it be difficult with the amount produced/pain from baby only using one side etc etc?
I'll speak to my midwife but thought it worth asking here too.

Considering some people exclusively breastfeed twins, it should be possible to ebf from one breast, but might be best to have bottles on hand in case the odd top up feed is needed (and you shouldn't feel bad if that turns out to be true).

It's possible to feed from one side, your body will adjust production according to need. I know someone who did this because the baby would only feed from one side and she BF for 9 months.

Check with your midwife if there is a feeding specialist you can see, I found the one at my hospital wonderful as she spent time with me helping to pump and then establish BF (scbu baby and i wasn't able to feed him for a week). Also ask what support there is after the birth, eg. is there community based support you can contact or have visits from.

I think my main concern is ending up with an issue - sore, cracked nipples from feeding on demand - and a baby that can't then drink from a bottle and me being stuck for what to do....?

Lansinoh is great for dry/cracked nipples, and nipple Shields are a lifesaver if you do end up sore, and it happens whether you're feeding from both sides or one.

Bottles... it varies, some babies happily take either, some won't have a bottle and some will refuse breast after having bottles. If you want to introduce bottles, it's recommended to wait until after 6 weeks as this is how long it takes BF to establish, and be prepared for trying more than one type it baby is fussy or refuses (I tried 3 brands, ended up with nanobebe ones that he finally accepted).

A support network really is a life line, when you're tired and baby is cluster feeding or fussy or you have a sore nipple or any little thing to have someone or a group you can chat to, get advice or ask questions will keep you going and sane.