Breastfeeding Question - help please?

Question

I am giving breastfeeding to my newborn, she is 9 days old and i have one breast bloated and the other one not. I try to give equal feeds from the breasts. Whats best to do so that i will have equal sized boobs?!

Answer 1

the bigger one may have a milk flow problem like a duct blockage try putting a warm wash cloth on it and see if milk is flowing normally

and please talk to your Dr about it

Answer 2

Mine do that too- with both kids. It's normal as long as you don't have pain or hardness. Just try and use each one equally. If one is bigger it's okay- they say you can add an extra pad in the other bra cup if it bothers you. If you have swelling, pain, or redness, you could have a clogged duct. Try taking a warm shower right before feeding with that breast first or take a diaper and wet it with warm water and place that one the breast before you start. Or you could try pumping- but remember- the more you pump or feed, the more that breast will produce. That stimulates more milk flow- but also more production.

Answer 3

your breast work independently, one may have more milk then the other. Also a duct may be clogged. Seek a lactation consultant. www.ilca.org to find one in your area.
In the meat time try pumping the milk off. See what that does for you. Good Luck. I am so happy to hear that your not formula feeding. Also in t he shower try placing a warm washcloth over your bloated breast and massage it.

Answer 4

Usually you can tell and feel the one that is more full and that's how i am able to get them quite equal. I usually let her suck on one until I feel lighter then go to the next. I know it's hard to tell when they are going to finish, but try to catch it before she finishes. If not try expressing your milk by hand. You can pinch around your nipples into a bottle or breastmilk bag and store it in the freezer if you don't have a pump. Good luck and congrats on your newborn.

Answer 5

You should try feeding her from ONE breast at one feeding, and the OTHER breast during the next feeding.. and keep alternating between both breasts.
That way your child gets both the fore-milk and the hind-milk..
And your breasts will get more regular on their milk production.
If you start to get a VERY sore lump in either of your breasts, you need to make an appointment to see your doctor..

Answer 6

if milk ducts were blocked you would be red and sore.. i breast all 4 of my kids..

my breast would feed unevenly too.
offer the fuller breast first but dont miss out on feeding from the other breast.
the more you feed your baby the more milk you produce.

if you dont releive your breasts you are at risk of mastitis. if you feel like your coming down with the flu get to the doctors ASAP

THANK GOD THERE ARE STILL MOTHERS OUT THERE WHO BREASTFEED THEIR BABIES!!!

WELL DONE... KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK

Answer 7

Maybe you mean the other breast is really big or engorged with soo much milk.I advised you to breastfeed your baby in that breast to lessen the amount of milk inside.

Answer 8

im feeding a 3 mth old and this happens to me, feed from both when this happens, then feed the next feed on the smaller one, so then that one will produce more milk on the next feed, get it, its probably producing less so u need to feed more off that one, good luck

Answer 9

Get yourself a breast pump to help relieve the fullness of your breast. It will help so much.

Answer 10

she might not be doing as good on that one ..also make sure you are starting the feeding on the one you finished on.... shes likely to eat less on the second side.... good luck, keep at it you can do it

you should have a number for a lactation nurse who would be willin to discuss it with you!