Breast engorgement

Ok I’m pretty desperate at this point. My milk came in fast and furious and I am sitting here with aching swollen boobs that I can’t get anything out of. If I use the pump it gets worse. I’ve taken a shower, I’ve used massager, hot compresses, hand massages and expression. I am so sleepy but also so terrified of waking up and they’re worse. Any one deal with this and have a helpful remedy?

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You can try cold cabbage leaves as well, also if you can feel a particular side that feels more engorged you can relieve it by pointing their chin towards the blockage, can mean some funny poses though! X

Also could try actually pumping in the shower, I used to find that worked better x

It could turn into an infection so you should contact your midwife to ask what todo

Have you tried a Haakaa or a manual pump? Some folks don’t respond to electric pump. Seconding cold cabbage leaves. Keep hand expressing as much as you can, especially in the shower.

Hi you got many good suggestions? How do you feel now? What worked for you?

I’m feeling a lot better. Hot showers and warm compresses along with some cold compresses in between and pumping as much as I could to eek out as much milk as I could helped. Once my nipples were less swollen I tried to see if baby could latch and when she did I fed her as much as I could.

Yes! Thats a the way to go, I am glad you are doing better. Here for you!

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