Breastfeeding General Chatter #14

[Isadora]

All done girls. I fed straight after, so she missed one feed while I was in surgery and DH just gave her a bottle of formula. The Dr advised me that there was no need to pump and dump and he was mindful of me breastfeeding so used drugs that wouldnt harm bub. Bit sore on the tum, but just putting a pillow there when she feeds.

[onthefly]

Great - glad to hear all well and back at the breast

[courts&munchkins]

I am having issues with blocked ducts again. My right breast seems to occasionally like to just block up for no apparant reason. At least 1/4 of that side is all hard and lumpy. I have got dd to feed off that side for the last 2 feeds and she hasn't budged it. Now my other side is filling up because I am so busy trying to drain the right one. It is so painful to touch and feeding off it really hurts which is kind of disappointing because my right side is generally the good side to feed off... now both sides are agony. It's day like this I wonder why I am still doing this.

[onthefly]

My lefty used to do that a lot. Have you tried feedign on all fours? Also, Ithink lecithin is supposed to hlep and some physios do special ultrasound therapy or else remedial massage to help with drainage.

[courts&munchkins]

My lefty used to do that a lot. Have you tried feedign on all fours? Also, Ithink lecithin is supposed to hlep and some physios do special ultrasound therapy or else remedial massage to help with drainage.

How exactly would I feed on all fours??? DD has a bad latch normally, would she be able to manage that?? I think I may have to talk to my doc about lecithin because it keeps happening fairly regularly. I've heard about those physio's. None will be open here until Monday though... I am hoping it clears by then.

[onthefly]

I know it sounds ridiculous (and might not be doable for you both) but you lie baby on back on floor (or bed I guess) and lean over the top... Hard to explain. It worked for me once when DS was refusing to feed - he thought it was hilarious.

[Lily Dust]

How exactly would I feed on all fours??? DD has a bad latch normally, would she be able to manage that??

My DD was very simlar, shocking attachment, no idea and too interested in everything else! You could try attaching her normally then firmly holding her while you get on all fours with loads of pillows for support. The gravity is meant to help release the blockages. Its very painful but i always had a hot shower and massaged like hell, hurt but dispersed blockages well. Be careful though as I have heard you can cause damage? hang in there, it does get easier.

[Isadora]

Sounds very awkward but maybe it will work? How are you doing now mumof2boys? I hope it shifts soon.