Oversupply

Maybe try nipple shields to help latch initially then remove them when shape is improving?

@Emily my issue is my breasts are too filled for him to feed :( he latches but then can't suckle

I’m sorry that you are struggling! Take a look at Karrie Locher’s profile on Instagram. She is a wealth of knowledge - there is a highlight for engorgement & talks specifically about babies struggling to latch onto hard breast tissue & gives you some tips that may help - https://www.instagram.com/s/aGlnaGxpZ2h0OjE3ODQyMTcxODQyMDE4MDI5?story_media_id=3130254734145806489&igsh=MXd0Z3QwbHkzbmVlOA==

I would suggest maybe not using an actual pump if I were you as your body will think baby needs that milk and continue making it. Instead gently hand express a bit out before the feed. Just enough to stop the being being full and solid.
Hope this helps!

@Samantha this was SUCH a lifesaver!!!!!! Thank you so so much, genuinely made my night so much easier.

@Lily thank you!! I'll fight the urge to pump and if need be just hand express a little, so worried about oversupply as its so painful :(

I honestly love Karrie. So glad I’ve found her for my second baby!

My baby slept for longer the other day and one of my boobs was rock solid and so painful so completely understand! I just hand expressed some off into my haakaa which really helped!
My older daughter asked to have the milk and she loved it but you could build up a freezer stash with yours, or pop it into babys bath!
Good luck mumma sounds like you’re doing great and hopefully will settle down for you soon! X