Advice on engorgement?

My baby’s only 4days old and is only eating 1oz per feeding and I’m not getting any relief and I feel like pumping is just increasing my output I pumped about 13 oz in the middle of the night and I’m only getting relief for about 30min before they are as hard as a rock again, any advice I feel like they are gonna pop😭 I’ve always produced a lot even with my first baby but pumping was able to drain my boobs and I didn’t feel like this

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Did you tried hot compress or warm shower?

My baby is 11 days old and I’m still figuring out the best way to help my boobs. I am getting some relief from the circle bead ice packs, and I’ve found that massaging a little bit while pumping helps sometimes. I’m also drinking more water and trying out different pump bras to try out different levels of support.

You should try lymphatic massage. It’s a super light touch in certain directions. It really helps when engorged.

Only pump out 2oz, pumping more than what baby eats right now 1oz or.less is only going to tell.your body you need more milk and it's not going to get better any time soon. Engorgement should last about 5-7 days, you can also just hand express a bit before feeding.

I’ve tried hot and cold compress

My nurse told me to pump for 5 minutes after if you still feel engorged. Then it will relieve it but won’t cause you to increase supply.

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