engorged and weening

ladylisalt

So as I continue to wean(day 2) I pumped this morning to release some fullness. I have stretched out my pumping. I did it for 20 min. and barely got anything out of one breast except at the end. I then expressed a little. Now several hours later I am wondering do I pump a little again? I am feeling stuck, not sure if I should keep stretching up pumping sessions, shorten the time,etc? Just want to know the best way to get relief overall until I stop filling. Any advice is appreciated.

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ladylisalt

SweetC80 said:

If you aren't feeling engorged I would wait until you are feeling fuller, and only pump to relieve pressure. The less you empty the quicker you will dry up. If you are feeling yourself get clogs, moist heat and massaging (use an electric toothbrush or vibrator).

omg a vibrator? Hysterical. I guess thats a massager. lol So that I understand correctly its okay to not pump or do anything and just try to ride it out and minimize pain? 

ladylisalt

theresat858 said:

ladylisalt said:

SweetC80 said:

If you aren't feeling engorged I would wait until you are feeling fuller, and only pump to relieve pressure. The less you empty the quicker you will dry up. If you are feeling yourself get clogs, moist heat and massaging (use an electric toothbrush or vibrator).

omg a vibrator? Hysterical. I guess thats a massager. lol So that I understand correctly its okay to not pump or do anything and just try to ride it out and minimize pain? 

Yes.
Ideally you only want to hand express to relieve engorgement if you are in pain.
Pumping doesn't signal your body to stop making milk. engorgement does.

ok thanks, been expressing by hand when I can. Aggh the things we ladies have to do.