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1 empty breast!

noe2013noe2013 member
in May 2014 Moms
So Breastfeeding was going great until I got a cut on my left breast. I took the day off that breast to let it heal. I pumped a little too, not a ton. Then 2 days later my left Breast feels small and empty. I went to pump and sure enough just a few droplets. Any help or shared experiences???
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Re: 1 empty breast!

  • blessednewmom1blessednewmom1 member
    I would pump it frequently (every hour) and feed lo on it a lot and I bet the supply will return in that breast in a matter of 3 days or so.
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  • noe2013noe2013 member
    Should I keep pumping even if nothing comes out?
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  • usernewnameusernewname member
    Yep. Stimulation will remind the breast to start making milk.
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  • spinsoffresonancespinsoffresonance member
    I'd start every nursing session on that breast for a day or 2. After LO is done nursing pump the left breast for 10 min, even if nothing comes out, it will stimulate more milk production. Stop pumping after a couple days so you don't end up generating a big oversupply.
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  • spinsoffresonancespinsoffresonance member
    Btw once your milk supply regulates both your breasts will feel small and empty. It's normal. No one wants to be walking around with engorged torpedoes all the time!
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  • noe2013noe2013 member
    Thanks everyone!!!
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