my milk just came in if i just massage my breast to helkp the milk fall out

[Mummy N Daughter <3]

will my body produce more? okay so mums my milk came in 2days ago and you all no how painful it is.. i dont want to pump because my body will produce more milk..even for comfort iv tried it doesnt work for me.. so i was wondering if i just massage my boob and just let the milk 'fall' out will that still produce more milk. Im not expressing or pulling at the nipple i just take a hot shower then when i get out i sit on the bed and lean forward and let the milk drop out i massage to help it come out otherwise ill be sitting there all day. will it make my body think that because the milk is coming out to produce more? oh and how long will it take for my body to adjust to my babys feeding ?

 

[Kalaz]

I know, it's very uncomfortable. Massage and hot showers will stimulate more milk. A cool shower and cool compresses might help. I used to use a package of frozen peas as a compress, it worked very well. Your body will adjust to your baby's feedings very soon. Probably in the next day or two, you'll start to feel less engorged. In the next several weeks, you might get engorged right before feeding time, but it will be nothing like when your milk first comes in.

 

[Meems]

Your body is stimulated to produce more milk when the breast is emptied, taking an ounce or two off for comfort should not cause you to produce more. The engorgement should only last for a couple days but you will likely be leaking milk for at least 3-4 weeks while your body adjusts to the baby.

 

[Lizard]

I was given a nursing tea by my midwife (you can find in any natural health store). I was instructed to have no more than 3 cups a day or I would get engorged. It worked wonders.

Also, if you do want to try pumping do it while your baby is nursing on the opposite breast. The "let down" will produce way more milk than if you just try to do it on your own.

I don't think massaging will help produce more milk. I was also instructed to eat fat, fiber and protein while nursing to help my body produce.

I think after nursing for about a month or two you will have a well established milk supply. If you are still unsure on things find a La Leche League in your area and go to a meeting or two. The women there are very helpful and the league has been around for many many years assisting nursing Mom's.

 

[Kannon'sMommatoo]

what are you wanting to do? if you are breastfeeding, nurse your baby. otherwise wear a tight sportsbra and don't touch them.