DS 5 days old, started him on a bottle yesterday as I only wanted to BF for first few days.
He's been doing great on bottle but my milk has now all come in and I've got very sore, engorged breasts.
Have read conflicting advice about whether to express/ pump a little to relieve the pressure or whether to leave well alone? So far I've just been wearing tight bra, taking paracetamol, ice packs & Savoy cabbage leaves.
Will it just go away & dry up? With my first DS I fed him for 5 weeks & allowed milk to dry up gradually but this time I just want it gone! How long will it take for breasts to return to normal?
Am soooooo uncomfortable
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Help! How can I dry up my milk & relieve engorged breasts!
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chubbychipmonk · 26/03/2013 11:30
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