Breastfeeding moms....over supply?

edited July 2011 in Breastfeeding
I'm exclusively breastfeeding my 2 week old daughter, and ive realized I have an over supply of milk, has anyone else expierenced this? If so, how did u fix it? Im trying to feed her on the same side for 2 feedings, so far it might be working? Because her stools changed to brownish/yellow (they were green). I an thinking of going to a lactation consultant...i breastfeed my first child so im not new to this, but I want to fix my milk supply before it gets worse

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  • i always pumped the one that was too large.. then it sucks because its hard to chang.. if you only just pump a few ounces to help a lil good luck..
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  • I would Just pump and freeze or pump and dump, before you know it she'll want that much milk. :)
  • @caffeniated_kate I know..her stools changed to brownish yellow this morning after being green yesterday. And it was because I feed her on the same breast for 2 feedings before I offered the other breast, that way she gets the hind milk. But I wondering how to fix the over supply issue in the first place...thanks for the reply
  • @Lae3 & @conreeaght I would rather not pump cause that can just make the problem worse, thanks for the suggestion though
  • U have more milk because this is not your first (that's what the lactation specialist told me) mines corrected itself after a while... I would only pump if I was desperate my son is 4wks
  • I highly recomend that you read The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding, by the La Leche League International
    It has so much information in it, and if you don't want to buy it most libraries carry it.
    you can also go to LLLI.org and look for the group nearest you. They can be reached by phone or email and can answere any and all questions
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  • Pump and freeze.
  • yeah but i had that problem and stoped bf on that side every two feedings and ended up having that one completely going down.. lol.. uneven.. thats why i say.. it was more even when pumped on the other side while i was nursing.. but once i stoped it was worse.. good luck though .. if you figure it out let us know cause im on my third.. and if i have the problem again mabey i could fix it better.. lol
  • My doula said eating mint can decrease your supply. I had some oversupply issues and started craving chocolate mint everything ice cream candy etc. My supply issue has resolved but it could be his age 3 wks or the mint not really sure. I hope you.get it under control too ;)
  • I really wanted to breastfeed. But bby refused at times. She did drink the 1week. She now 2 1/2 weeks. Can i still try? I squeeze nipple and milk still comes. I really want to try, but shes NIPPLE CONFUSED!! It breaks my heart!! Anybody?
  • @betty just keep trying and start pumping every 2-3 hours. There is some info on internet about reestablishing your milk supply. Maybe try a nipple shield. Baby may take it since its similar to a bottle nipple. Im using one with Ava. Been trying to wean her off of it but she's still so tiny I don't think Shea ready.
  • @salsabia... thanx friend!!
  • @betty also do lots of skin to skin contact :P
  • With my son I had to much milk I had to pump a little before feeding him because the let down was to much for him. I pumped and froze the rest it was great to have that extra on hand incase I wanted a drink or had to take some meds. This time I'm hoping to have extra so I can donate. I didn't know about donating when my son was born. That was 11 yrs ago
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  • @mshahir lmao!! have you tried your breast milk! lol i think it taste like skim milk!

    my left boobie makes too much milk!!! :((
  • @mshahir lmao...best comment yet..made my morning!

    i was unable to bf my first due to him not latching...i was 18 and had very small nipps. so my breasts were oversized. thing was i would try to pump and once i started on one side it would go for about 2 mins and suddenly stop, then i would try the other breast and nothing would even drip from it. i couldnt understand y. i was very frustrated with it so the only way i could get some relief was in the shower and my breasts would literally turn to waterfalls...like i was taking a milk bath.but was never able to bf. hopefully ill have more luck this time... best of luck to as well.
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