@Ebony Is this an app you’re using to track your feeding? I have tried hand expressing but my breasts are still in pain. I’ve tried leaving them be but they literally go rock hard which makes it so hard to breathe🤣xx
I just do responsible feeding & do a small hand expression or haakaa and massage if I feel engorged. Try expressing a little rather than the full load - remember it’s supply and demand.. if it thinks your baby is needing more then it’ll produce more. Cold cabbage leaves are supposed to help & massage them in the shower. Ibuprofen. I was told to feed baby when you’re uncomfortable too as you ‘can’t’ over feed a breastfed baby.
@Tanya yeah so I only express for about 5-7 mins just to ease the tension off a bit. But I’m still full but not in pain which is manageable. I’ve also tried feeding baby when I feel like this, but she won’t take it. I’ve tried waking her up, nappy changes etc but unless she’s actually hungry she’s just not interested. It’s just a case of navigating to feeding times to avoid pumping, but I’m sure we’ll get there somehow x