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i didn't have an oversupply, but olive was a wee little thing and my letdown (esp in the middle of the night) was too strong for her and she'd choke all the time. but eventually my body adjusted and we never have that problem anymore.

a manual pump might help before each feeding if it's really bad!

Pumping beforehand helps! I didn't have an oversupply hoping for one next time!

@winniebee: 3-6 weeks sounds about right. Wagon Jr. didn't have a huge problem with choking though. I was REALLY diligent about not pumping before or after feedings, and only pumping while he had a bottle... to the point where I'd go to bed engorged at 10pm because he wasn't eating at that point, so I would not pump for my own comfort. My oversupply was insane so I was determined to force my body to adjust to what he was actually eating. I was finally able to get it to adjust pretty well at around 4 months. Then I started pumping when it was convenient for me (right before bed) and I was ok from then on.

@winniebee: yeah I think your problem is the time the actual letdown happens. Can you keep a burpcloth or towel on hand and when LO starts choking, take them off and try to let the letdown happen into the cloth, then once it's over put LO back on? I don't know if he will be too happy but at least it will only be for a second, and once he's back on he can just peacefully enjoy his meal?

*bump* I've tried reclining, hand expressing, and once she gets started removing the breast and trying to catch the letdown in the burp cloth. She just spent the past 2 hours screaming and pulling off the breast, choking, and, is so uncomfortable!

@autumn865: thank you, I needed that