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Too much F-ing milk.

kalettekalette member
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I have hyperlactation. I did with DD too, and ended up EPing with her. It's even worse now with DS, and I've turned to EPing again because it is too ridiculously time consuming trying to pump before a feed and then feed, whilst also having a 2 year old. EPing worked out fine last time, I had too much milk, but it was manageable and I was able to donate 1,200 oz to another mom, and unfortunately tossed another 1,000 or so. I EPed 16 1/2 months with DD, was down to one pump a day and was then able to just stop with no issues.

Anyway, I need some tips on reducing this massive oversupply, fast. I am going crazy. I am getting 50-60 oz a day currently (and DS only eats about 15oz a day at 2 weeks old) and already have a few hundred oz in the freezer. I have been trying to space out my pumps like I did with DD, but can only go around 4-6 hours between before I can't take it anymore, and then of course I just take a shit ton of milk off, and back to square one.

I don't know what to do because I need the milk to feed DS, but if I don't pump until empty, then he gets green frothy foremilk poops and gas pain. Today I tried pumping off in the morning, and then just comfort pumping the rest of the day, but I still took away the same damn number of ounces.

I bought some sage, and have been taking that. Also eating strong mints, took some benadryl (though I hear sudafed is more effective), bought some cabbage today that I'm going to try tonight.... Any other ideas? I am thinking of asking my OB for the combo pill to try and kill my supply a bit. I can't find very much online about this because it seems like everyone else is fighting to increase their supply, of which, I must say I am insanely jealous. I would so much rather have to supplement and fight for supply than deal with the constant pain, engorgement and leaking.
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Re: Too much F-ing milk.

  • babymama619babymama619 member
    I'd try the sudaphed, and pump 1 less minute each day. You could also build up that stash and quit pumping at 6 mo. I had OS too, but not that bad. The typical recommendation is block feeding, so block pumping in your case. Unfortunately because you're pumping until empty every time you are making it worse because the supply isn't established yet. I'd try to go as long as possible between pumpings and cut down the length of time of each pumping. Good luck

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  • flclflcl member
    When I had OS, I would pump until empty first thing in the morning.  Then, I would block feed the rest of the day.  (LO would feed on one side for about 10 mins).  I did this for two days and then my body evened out.  Maybe you can do the same and block pump like PP mentioned?  Just keep an eye on how long it takes you to empty first thing in the morning and pump for a shorter amount of time the rest of the day.  GL!
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  • Frannavaldez9399Frannavaldez9399 member
    Lucky.
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  • bingbongsmamabingbongsmama member
    I would go longer between pumps even if its uncomfortable. The more you pump the more milk you'll produce.
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  • Frannavaldez9399Frannavaldez9399 member
    Frannavaldez9399 said:
    Lucky.
    Sorry guys... I wasn't trying to be snarky. I may be a tad bitter!!! I went from OS like crazy... To squeezing just drops out :(. I hope it works out for you.
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  • bunniekrissybunniekrissy member
    After my lo was in the nicu, I was pumping 60+ oz per day. When I was able to stop pumping, I reduced the number of oz I pumped by one oz per side every couple of days, and also stretched the time between sessions longer and longer, by one hour every 2 days at first, and then faster once my supply started dipping. I was regulated for ebf in about 2 weeks.
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  • farmrosefarmrose member
    Sorry to hi jack this thread, but what have you (any of you that mentioned OS) done with overnight feeds? I block feed during the day, baby finishes only one breast per feed but eats every 1-3hrs during the day so no issues there. But at night she will go 4+ hr stretches now, usually two in a row. So I'm going 6-8 hrs without emptying one side. I usually wake up engorged, in a puddle. I hand express but I still feel full-uncomfortably so. Any suggestions? I don't want to pump bc I feel like that'll make things worse. I usually pump first thing in the morning just because I'm afraid of clogged ducts/mastitis and I figure I can build up a freezer stash. LO is 7 weeks old if that makes a difference.
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