Help please!!!

So I had to have an emergency c section on September 1st and I was breastfeeding fine until they have to put my son in the NICU the next day. So I pumping every two freaking hours. My boob is so engorged and I pump for 15 minutes every two hours. How can I make it stop being so big I pump until it’s completely out but give my boobs about a minute or two and my boobs are really big what’s going on help me please. It really hurt and I am so over it. I know heat helps but today is my first day home without my son.

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So at that point I was doing 30 mins every 3 hours (per lactation consultants advice) to make sure I was empty and establish supply. Make sure your flanges are properly sized, use some coconut oil or nipple butter for lubrication, and I don’t recommend using a in-bra/portable pump until your supply is established. Breastfeeding and pumping is so hard (Especially under so much stress!) and I hope everything works out!

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my husband gave me a great idea of using my heating pad and wrap it around my boobs then pump. I am empty and relieved now. Ty!

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You can also use sunflower lecithin! It helps emulsify the fat in the hind milk and helps with milk flow, plus you can use it to help clear clogged ducts! I started using it and it’s been a game changer!!

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