Don't let feeding baby become an uphill battle! We're here to break it down for you, step-by-step. Led by Tinyhood Lactation Consultant, Dana Czuczka.
When pumping what amount should you be getting on average per breast?
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Dana C.
This will vary person to person depending on how old your baby is, how your supply is overall, how frequently you pump, when you pump (AM most moms get more than evening), did you nurse + pump, etc. Some moms can only pump an ounce a breast...others can get 4 ounces a breast. It also takes practice :) If you are not pumping enough, there are strategies we can use to pump more. .. |
What is the best breastfeeding position to nurse a tongue-tied baby before having the tie revised so that baby has a good latch and gets enough milk?
My breasts get engorged whenever I pump and becomes very painful. Why is it so and how could I avoid it?
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Dana C.
Can you tell me a bit more about what you mean? When you pump frequently your body makes too much milk or during the pumping session it’s painful? Happy to help but not sure I understand... |
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Cool When I pump frequently my body makes too much milk. I feel I have clogged ducts whenever I pump rather than direct feeding. The engorged breast and clogged duct is so painful. Could you please help and let me know how do I recover from this? |
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Dana C.
Since milk production is based on supply and demand when we nurse baby plus pump your body may think you have two babes and produce more. I would recommend only feeding OR nursing per baby’s schedule (ie approx every 3 hours). If you are trying to store extra milk then just pump one additional time a day versus multiple (i suggest am). Do a lot of hands on pumping and nursing so you are always aware of tender spots/lumps before they turn into an issue (massage and warm moist heat). |
Breastfeeding is painful to the point that i am crying. Im having so much trouble latching properly
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Dana C.
Hi, Stephanie -- congratulations on your new baby! I'm sorry you're in so much pain! Soreness can be normal in the first week or so but "pain" is not - especially at week 3. Pain usually signals that the latch is not deep enough. Let's see if we can work on improving it and enhancing your comfort. I really like this resource by Stanford University on how to get a proper latch: |
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Dana C.
Hi Allie - |
Help! I came down with a bad cold last week. Can I continue nursing my 4-month-old? Am I exposing her to a ton of nasty germs?
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Dana C.
Sorry you aren't feeling well! Yes - definitely continue breastfeeding baby. Your body is making antibodies to fight the cold and those antibodies are being passed to baby through your milk so, this will protect baby from getting sick or at least help baby not get as sick. Lots of good hand washing + check in with your dr or us before you take any medications to be sure they are compatible with breastfeeding. |
I woke up this morning with what seems to be my first clogged duct. Other than the severe discomfort, I'm worried about not being able to feed my lo. Do I need to stop breastfeeding?
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Dana C.
Clogged ducts can be very uncomfortable. You definitely want to keep feeding baby (that's part of how we clear the clog!). |