anyone exclusively pump?

Question

I'm 13 weeks pp and have been pumping exclusively since week 1. Question is I pump at 8am, 12:30pm, 5pm, 8:30ish-9pm and at 1-3 am depending on when my lo wakes up and somehow I'm still always engorged/clogged ducts and have to massage them out. Is this ever going to get better? I produce like 10-12ounces every time. I just started icing my boobs like a couple times a week just to calm them down hahah

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I pump every 3 hours like clockwork. I wish i was getting 10-12 oz a session. You guys are lucky

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Sounds like you are pumping a bit much... are you building a freezer stash?! I exclusively pump as well ... and I pump every 4 hours which ultimately is about 3-4 times a day depending on when I wake up... I don't pump overnight though ... I am a day or so ahead of my son's eating ... I don't have any issues with engorgement unless don't pump before bed... also try hot showers to help loosen the knots ... Avoid letting the water hit you directly on your nipples ... just the breast area ... that also helps with the milk flow...

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Sounds like you may have oversupply issues causing engorgement. May want to talk to a lactation consultant.

anyone exclusively pump?

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