My body is so damn confusing, now that I’m trying to dry my milk up it’s like I’m making a bunch of…
My body is so damn confusing, now that I’m trying to dry my milk up it’s like I’m making a bunch of milk. I’ve got 10 ounces sitting in the fridge that I got out today, and I’m pumping out more because they are filling up so fast. Looks like I may not try to dry up?
kammy·
Мама сына (1 год)
If you're uncomfortable you hand express because it doesn't stimulate them the same. Leave them be as much as possible and use cold packs.
kristen·
@kambam, I hand expressed last night when I got up in the middle of the night to feed the baby because they were rock hard and hurt so much but it didn’t relieve the pressure. I’m just scared to get mastitis from it lol
kammy·
Мама сына (1 год)
You're more likely to get an infection if you don't empty the breast and get clogs. So I'd suggest just not doing anything if you can. Use the cabbage compresses and cold packs. And if you must, hand express a couple ounces. You can take ibu for pain. Or something stronger if you don't wanna keep that milk.
kristen·
@kambam, sorry I’m so new to this, but the idea is just not to stimulate them what so ever? Even if they are full? I know hand expressing if I’m uncomfortable is okay, but basically don’t do anything?
kammy·
Мама сына (1 год)
Yes you can't touch them! And heat like a hot shower should be avoided. Painful and takes a while but if you don't touch them they will dry.
kristen·
@kambam, ugh thank you so much for the advice!😊
kristen·
@raquely, I don’t have any kind of cold compresses, I was honestly thinking about freezing some wet wash clothes and putting them in plastic bags and just putting those in my bra. They’re rock hard right now, it’s so uncomfortable