When my family member takes my son for the night and I am still breastfeeding how do i get my breast to stop hurting and hardning up.I really need help on finding a way for my breast to stop hurting.Is it bad that I still breastfeed even though my son is one?Can my breast stop filling up even though I just feed at night?I dont know what to do.
2007-03-25 00:25:59 · 8 answers · asked by tameria 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
You might try pumping....It may help. far be it from me to tell you to stop breast feeding a one yr old....if thats what you want to do....do it.
2007-03-25 00:34:37 · answer #1 · answered by wbaker777 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not bad at all, keep going for as long as it works for you guys (I did it until 13 months and only stopped 'cos he really wasn't interested in it anymore). I had the same problem though first thing in the morning it is soooo painful. I would suggest that you either express or whilst in the shower (sounds a bid dodgy but a Midwife told me this...all girls together and all that. lol) just get rid of some that should mean that your body still makes the milk but takes the top off as your son would if he were with you. Keep it up though...your going good.
2007-03-25 07:52:14 · answer #2 · answered by aza 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are in alot of pain then that can mean that something is seriosly wrong such as an infection or blocked duct. I would consult your doctor to see whats going on and he or she will know whats best for you when relieving your ailments. Here are a couple websites that might help you.
2007-03-25 07:37:26 · answer #3 · answered by highdle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should express every two hours, like if you were feeding your son, both to avoid pain and to keep the milk production.
2007-03-25 07:56:59 · answer #4 · answered by lilly_mom_pr 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Breast feeding after one is fine.
You need to expel the milk from your breasts.
Milk yourself down and save it.
Some mothers produce too much milk.
The La Lache Society collects it for women who don't produce enough. Check here.
http://www.lalecheleague.org/
2007-03-25 07:45:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to express your milk when they get like that. Every weekend I have to do that because my daughter sleeps 10-11 hours. I get up before her express my milk then wait for her to wake up and feed her.
2007-03-25 07:54:34 · answer #6 · answered by butternut0000 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u need to express some milk out of it till it feels comftable, i breastfed my son till he was 2, after 18mths he only had one night feed, so yes u can feed once a day, u will still make milk
2007-03-25 07:34:32 · answer #7 · answered by ROCKMUM LOVES BOWIE 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
exspress the excess milk and try cabbage leaves my mum swears by it! she says it just doesnt smell to nice,
2007-03-29 02:01:14 · answer #8 · answered by jo.joggers 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋