I had my son a few days ago. Latching was just too overwhelming for us both when he was hungry so I started pumping. My chest is rock solid heavy, painful, and leaky expect for when I actually want letdown.

I’m in so much pain. Recovery is rough since I did my birth unmedicated as well as postpartum and I don’t know what to do. It hurts to hold my baby and I’m an emotional wreck.

Is there anything I can do? I tried pumping after a hot compress but got next to nothing out and I’m so sore that I want to give up. I’m already having a lot of trouble walking and caring for him alone while I heal and I don’t know what to do!