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Late Term and Child Loss
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? about engorgement after a loss
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Hi Ladies,
First off i want to say i'm so sorry that you have had a loss (losses). I wish i could give each and every one of you a big hug.
A good friend of mine just had a loss of twin boys at 17 weeks. Nature just wants to remind her even more about her loss and her milk came in today. She breastfed her daughter and was planning on breastfeeding the twins and she's understandibly having a very difficult time. I'm writing to ask what anyone did when they became engorged. I know antihistamines (sudafed, benadryl etc.) and cold cabbage leaves help dry milk out and help with feeling so engorged but what else should she try? She has a tight-ish bra on (her doc said not too tight because then that can stimulate let down) and knows not to have hot water go on them. Can you think of anything else?
Thank you so much for any responses you have, it is very appreciated!
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Re: ? about engorgement after a loss
We lost our daughter and two days later I was fully engorged. After two or three days, the intense pain of engorgment lessened. However, I am now 9 days past engorgment and I am having some output as evidenced on my sports bras. My nipples are also oddly tingly.
i have heard that sage tea helps as well. But, time will likely be best.
Trying to be patient.
I think you've pretty much covered it. The only other thing I can think of is putting bags of frozen peas on your breasts. That helped minimize the pain temporarily.
I'm sorry for her loss.
I'm so sorry for your friends loss. Having your milk come in is such a slap in the face. I hated when mine came in
Like the doctor suggested I wouldn't wear a too tight bra but it's not bad for hot water to get on them and it can actually help engorgement WITHOUT stimulating her milk.
I hope no one minds, but I wrote this post a couple of months after my loss after hearing some very outdated advice given to moms. It gives all the advice that I've found to help and things you shouldn't do.
https://www.littlebgcg.com/2012/07/decreasing-breast-milk-supply-after-the-loss-of-your-baby.html