https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:48:39 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/milk-coming-inrelief-for-engorgement#post-2180758 Sun, 17 May 2015 08:00:34 +0000 blackbird 2180758@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@jetsa: OMG!!! That's awful! I've got some tender parts but that's it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/milk-coming-inrelief-for-engorgement#post-2180754 Sun, 17 May 2015 07:49:57 +0000 NavyRN2012 2180754@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I pumped to help start a freezer stash. Only once a day, and not even everyday. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/milk-coming-inrelief-for-engorgement#post-2180735 Sun, 17 May 2015 06:45:31 +0000 lady grey 2180735@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@SeptMomma12: Its definitely okay to pump to relieve the pressure a bit. Even better would be hand expressing in the shower. Be careful about using ice/cold for too long, cold generally discouraged lactation. However during the engorgement process your actual breast tissue swell so some cold and anti inflammatory meds are ok but only for a few days. Its said that cabbage leaves help with inflammation as well. Feed the baby as much as possible, that will be the best help! If she isn't a strong feeder you may need to be pumping. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/milk-coming-inrelief-for-engorgement#post-2180700 Sun, 17 May 2015 01:14:10 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2180700@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@SeptMomma12: I agree with trying to just hand express or do a quick pump. I was always so worried about tying to build supply! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/milk-coming-inrelief-for-engorgement#post-2180683 Sat, 16 May 2015 23:22:56 +0000 SupernovaJ 2180683@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i would build my freezer stash for back up ;) but if that's not a priority, hand express a bit at a time. either way (even if you pump like crazy), your body will regulate around 3 months! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/milk-coming-inrelief-for-engorgement#post-2180680 Sat, 16 May 2015 23:04:49 +0000 jetsa 2180680@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@SeptMomma12: @blackbird: I had a Thursday delivery last time too and mastitis by Sunday afternoon :shocked: so I was expecting my milk today. I have no idea how to prevent the mastitis luckily last time that was the only time I got it </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/milk-coming-inrelief-for-engorgement#post-2180674 Sat, 16 May 2015 22:28:04 +0000 SeptMomma12 2180674@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@birdofafeather: Just orders them, thanks!</p> <p>@jetsa: We really are twins :silly: Mine came in super fast with my son too. I know it's a good thing but ugh my armpits hurt! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/milk-coming-inrelief-for-engorgement#post-2180663 Sat, 16 May 2015 21:50:46 +0000 birdofafeather 2180663@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Booby tubes! <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Booby-Tubes-nursing-packs-breastfeeding/dp/B000PGHMA0" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Booby-Tubes-nursing-packs-breastfeeding/dp/B000PGHMA0</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/milk-coming-inrelief-for-engorgement#post-2180642 Sat, 16 May 2015 20:56:26 +0000 avivoca 2180642@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I pumped to relieve the pressure and start my freezer stash. Not a lot, but enough so that I wasn't in pain. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/milk-coming-inrelief-for-engorgement#post-2180631 Sat, 16 May 2015 20:31:25 +0000 blackbird 2180631@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@jetsa: @SeptMomma12: damn that was fast! I'm still waiting!</p> <p>And I was wondering what to do, too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/milk-coming-inrelief-for-engorgement#post-2180630 Sat, 16 May 2015 20:31:23 +0000 catomd00 2180630@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hand express to comfort. I would definitely not pump!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/milk-coming-inrelief-for-engorgement#post-2180626 Sat, 16 May 2015 20:25:09 +0000 jetsa 2180626@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hey birthday twin, yep I'm there with you. I'm not quite that engorged yet but mine came in around 7pm </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/milk-coming-inrelief-for-engorgement#post-2180624 Sat, 16 May 2015 20:19:36 +0000 andthewildones 2180624@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <br /><p><i>This comment has been deleted by the original poster.</i></p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/milk-coming-inrelief-for-engorgement#post-2180623 Sat, 16 May 2015 20:18:55 +0000 Little Misters Mom 2180623@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wouldn't pump, but hand expressing in a hot shower should give you a little relief without creating oversupply. It'll pass very soon! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/milk-coming-inrelief-for-engorgement#post-2180622 Sat, 16 May 2015 20:14:16 +0000 MrsF 2180622@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I agree with @QBbride: Ibuprofen, ice packs if you need them and feed that baby! It will get better soon! </p> <p>Congratulations! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/milk-coming-inrelief-for-engorgement#post-2180620 Sat, 16 May 2015 20:11:12 +0000 QBbride 2180620@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ahh don't pump!! Your body will regulate - give it time. If you pump you'll continue to make too much milk. You can use cold packs on your breasts and Advil if needed. Also get your babe to feed as much as you can! </p> <p>Congrats! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/milk-coming-inrelief-for-engorgement#post-2180614 Sat, 16 May 2015 19:57:47 +0000 SeptMomma12 2180614@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm two days postpartum and my milk came in full force this afternoon. I know that's a good thing but holy engorgement :sad: She just fed and I got a bit of relief on one side but she was too full to make any kind of dent on the other side. The nurse thinks I should be pumping now, but I'm afraid that will only encourage my body to produce even more milk. I've got an ice pack on the breast she didn't eat much just to make it feel a little better.</p> <p>Any tips? </p>