I just gave birth and my breast was engorge for a couple of days and I'm breastfeeding her still am. When I got home the same day we got discharged just this Friday. That same day, my breast is not engorged and it went back to it's normal size. Now, is there something wrong and is it normal , can I still breast feed and is my breast suppose to stay fully engorge with milk. Will my breast become full again or is it just going to stay normal and still breast feed. Now can I still breastfeed her for months. Any advice and help will be appreciated. Thank You Very Much
Your breast does not need to feel full or engorged to make milk. It just means your supply is regulating to what your baby needs.
Hang in there! Good help in the answers so far. Also - if you are near Ann Arbor, there is a free breastfeeding support group on Wednesdays from 2-3 pm at "Indigo Forest". They are a Certified Medela Nursing Center, can offer lots of support and help, and you can find their address & phone at www.VisitIndigo.com
did you feed your baby after you were engorged then after you nursing her/him it went down? you dont always have to be engorge. you can still have milk. engorge just means you are over full of milk and you need to nurse. but if you nurse reguraly you wont get engorged. are you nursing? run warm water on your breast in the shower. dont wear tight bras
You should only feel a big engorgement once. You will likely feel your milk let down every time you feed your baby. Keep breastfeeding. Listen for swallowing sounds and watch your babies throat. My lactation consultant told me some women don't even experience engorgement with second and subsequent babies.
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Yes, you can still breastfeed! When the milk first comes in the breasts often get engorged, but as you nurse and they (and you) figure out what you're doing, they often calm down. Breast size actually has very little to do with how much milk you are making, so even if they don't feel full, that doesn't mean you don't have milk. If you have concerns, please call the lactation consultant at the hospital or a La Leche League leader sooner than later. Often, problems can be corrected if things are tweaked early. Hope this helps!
Engorgement can happen more in the beginning, as your body is getting used to nursing. Soon enough, it will be a sign that you've gone too long without nursing your baby, and it will become uncomfortable. While you are waiting for your milk to come in, you might feel a bit full, but once your milk comes in, it will feel better. :)
Good for you for breastfeeding your baby! It's the healthiest, and easiest (once you get used to it) thing you can do for your little one! Let us know if you have any other questions! And congrats on your new baby! :)
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Congrats on breast feeding your baby! Your breast will decrease in size after nursing and the engorgement will not always happen. If your baby is nursing regularly, your milk supply will adjust to the meet the demands of the baby. So they may not increase in size a great deal in between feedings. So long as your baby gaining weight, then you'll know he/she is getting enough milk. Good luck!
Congrats on your decision to breastfeed! As many moms have already indicated, your breast may not feel engorged even though you're making enough milk once your body figures out how much milk your baby actually needs. One way to tell at home that your baby is getting enough is to monitor the number of wet diapers and poopy diapers you're changing. You should see at least 6-8 wet diapers in 24 hours and 3 or so poopy ones that are yellow and seedy or liquid. If you don't, make an appointment with a lactation consultant or find your local La Leche League group for help.
Hi New Mommy!
Congratulations on the birth of your new baby. I am happy to hear your are breastfeeding. Most new moms have lots of questions and concerns after they arrive home from the hospital. If you are feeding your baby often your breasts will not become engorged. So, you and baby are probably doing well. How many wet diapers did your baby have in the past 24 hours? When you baby is 4 day old he should have 4 wet diapers, 5 days old 5 wet diapers and by 6 days old 6-8 wet diapers. Dirty diapers should be getting lighter is color and by day 6 should be yellowish.
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Once again, congratulations and I hope to hear from you soon!
L., MA, RD, IBCLC
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