North Carolina Babies
Boob Leakage Question
How often are they supposed to leak? Mine start to leak about 1.5 after I last pump them. I was pumping every 2 hours to build up my supply. I'd now like to go to every 3-4 hours but I feel like I have to pump constantly because of leaking and engorgement.
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Re: Boob Leakage Question
Oh and is it too early for me to try to drop a pump?
It'll start to regulate a bit more as time wears on. I think you should try to stretch time in between pumps a little more gradually. Like every 2-3 days go an extra 15 - 30 mins.
As for dropping a pump - I would wait until you're going your desired length of time between pumps (say 4 hours or whatever). You don't want to do too much too fast and wind up all sorts of engorged.
You are not "supposed" to leak. Most women do leak, but it usually stops after a few weeks/months when your body adjusts to your milk supply. The leaking is not a sign that your breasts are full or a display of your supply. You may be leaking if the baby cries, or if you are thinking about nursing/pumping.
(when my sister came to visit me in the hospital, just watching me nurse made her milk letdown & leak!)