Engorged

[Rooster30]

Hi all, sorry another post from me, as I am sooooo uncomfortable.

My baby is 10 days old today and since yesterday my boobies have felt hugely uncomfortable. They are constantly swollen but only in pain the hour leading up to a feed (when my LO is asleep!).

I bought a pump to alleviate the pressure, but have since read that this will only increase supply, so I do not want to do that and hand expressing really creeps the crap out of me But it seems to be the only way to help?

How long does this last for and how the bobbins do I get through it? It was so uncomfy last night that it kept me up!

I hope this passes soon, as I read that once my supply matches up to babies feeding routine (about every three hours, she snoozes between then - she literally just sleeps and eats my girl!) that my boobies will return to normality.

Just to add, she had her 10 day check today and her weight has rocketed from 7lb 12oz at day 5 to 8lb 3oz and she poops and pees a plenty so she isn't lacking food despite decreasing her feed time now the milk is in and me having an over supply.

 

[Nutsyputs]

Savoy cabbage leaves out of the fridge may make you feel more comfortable. I couldn't keep them in for long cause I'm convinced I smelt like fart! I was told that it takes around 3 days for your boobs to get the message but I'm sure I felt the same in the beginning.

 

[Rooster30]

Haha! Thanks for that! Anything is worth a try!

 

[sorpresa_bea]

If you only pump a little to relief discomfort (say 3-4 minutes each side) this should not have any impact on your supply. With time, the balance between what your LO demands and your body produces will even out and you won't feel engorged. I also try to avoid more than 3-4 hours between feeds.

 

[Rooster30]

Past couple of days have been much better. Boobies only feel uncomfortable about half an hour before she wakes for food.

I ended up pumping one very uncomfortable boob straight after a feed so it didn't mess the system up and helped a lot in the end.