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breast engorgement
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My daughter was born on the 1st May and I am bottle feeding her. My breasts are very engorged and painful and have been for the past 3/4 days. Does anybody know how long this lasts for?
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I had a LOT of trouble when I stopped breastfeeding - which I know you haven't - but my Dr told me to take some Epsom salts. If it doesn't stop soon and is getting painful then it's worth asking your GP or Midwife whether they advise taking them. It certainly worked in my case, a little TOO well.
Hope things get better soon :)
Hope things get better soon :)
It took 8 days for me, I only heard about the cabbage leaves afterwards, but apparently that is the best way! but it is so important for you not to be letting any milk 'escape' like said before if it does it tricks the brain into believing its needed. Wear a bra which is at least a size too small, & don't touch! & certainly do not bend over without a bra on!
Keep expressing the milk as much as you have to in order to feel comfortable, and slowly the engorgement will lessen. Resist hormone therapy, it's unnatural and it can cause cancer to mess around with them. I wonder why you don't breastfeed? It's the best thing for regaining your figure and protecting your baby from disease. (That may be useless advice to you, but may be good for someone else).
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