XP: Tender breasts after 9 months of BFing?

adoxyinherear · May 2013

Mobile: Tender breasts after 9 months of BFing?

We EBFed for the first 6 months and have been slowly adding more solids to DD's diet. I've definitely noticed that she is nursing less often now that she is having two solid meals a day, so I am wondering if perhaps my supply is regulating and that is the culprit for my tender breasts? They've been a little fuller then usual and she's not emptying them as well. Did anyone else experience this? I'm not noticing any signs of anything else (mastitis, etc.), but I definitely don't want to write this off if something else could be going on. My thanks in advance!

Secondarily, I don't know if I should be fretting that she's not nursing as often. I definitely do not want her to wean early, but even though I offer her the breast often, she just doesn't take it as much. We are not replacing milk feedings with solid feedings, just offering them in addition to.

KJsbabe · May 2013

I haven't really had the tender breasts you're describing, but I have had engorgement issues as DD had slowed down on the nursing. I also stopped pumping after I quit my job, so that has added to it. There's definitely an adjustment period. Has the soreness been going on for a while or just a day or two?

At 10m, DD has 3 solid meals and nurses 5-6 times a day. To me it seems natural that since she's eating more solid foods she's dosen't want or need to nurse as often. I always offer water in her sippy cup during meals, but she doesn't drink very much. Nursing is still her main sorce of hydration.

Ladiebug710 · May 2013

I had some pretty intense nipple pain for what seemed like no reason at 7 months. It lasted about two weeks and then went away. It was pretty frustrating because I felt like nothing in our routine had really changed. So I understand your frustration. I realize that isn't very helpful advice, but even after all of these months of breastfeeding, I still feel like my boobs surprise me from time to time.

adoxyinherear · May 2013

shmeell25:
That happened to me right around that time. Have you gotten AF yet? I was feeling sore like when I first started nursing - it was that bad. Then a few days later, AF showed, I think that was the cause for me.

AF came back just a few weeks ago, and she's due again next week, so maybe this. Today the pain is really localized in my right breast, though, and feels like a bruise. I hope I don't have another clogged duct

tetiananina · May 2013

shmeell25:
That happened to me right around that time. Have you gotten AF yet? I was feeling sore like when I first started nursing it was that bad. Then a few days later, AF showed, I think that was the cause for me.nbsp;

This is what I noticed when AF showed up. I EP and it was tough it hurt!

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