To pump or not to pump?

Question

I am currently on day 3 of breastfeeding my newborn. Baby number 2. I’m a SAHM so I didn’t really plan on pumping to much because I can feed my LO on demand. My issue right now is since my milk has come in I feel like I’m producing to much.

Even with the cluster feeding, it feels like they are always full. It’s getting to be very uncomfortable. 
I’m curious if I should pump a little to relieve some pressure but worried it will just increase my supply even more.

Any advice??

Answer

Your body will adjust. 
Breastfeeding is supply and demand. The more you feed baby and pump, the more your body will make. Just feed baby on demand and your body will adjust to it. I know this stage is uncomfortable but hang in there

Answer

My lactation consultant and pediatrician both said to wait. I was told to go at least 3 weeks before pumping. The problem with doing it now is that if you pump even a small amount your breasts will think you need that milk and keep producing extra. Both suggested hand expressing a small amount before feeding to lessen the pain but to let the baby do all the work for now.

Answer

Hand express to relieve the pain is what i did

Answer

Reverse pressure softening! And from someone that had an oversupply, wait if possible. And if you have to pump, only pump just to relive the pain. But reverse pressure softening is often a way better option, and will make it easier for baby to latch.

Answer

Hand express to get relief but not get too much out like a pump would.

Answer

It sucks but if you tough it out in a couple of days your boobies will normalize

To pump or not to pump?

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