Please advise on how to manage severe engorgement. My milk came in yesterday and my engorgement is severe. My boobs are rock hard with lumps up into armpit.
I have continued feeding but lo does not come close to draining breast so feels pretty much the same after as before. My lo is also sleepy and jaundiced.
It is unimaginable pain and I'm finding it very stressful and upsetting.
I started with the cabbage leaves today. I combined a massage with some hand expression taking just shy of an Oz of each side to try and avoid blocked ducts.
My question is how do I manage this, and how long should I expect it to last?
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I am conflicted over expressing because I'm worried it will only increase my supply
Is an Oz too much???
Some advice would be greatly appreciated. I have two other kiddies to watch, and baba does not sleep great so finding the time to massage, express etc. Difficult. Nevermind the sleep depravation!!
Looking forward to some advice.
Thanks. Claire.