How to Handle my Forceful Let Down 

I am amazed at how many lactation counselors don’t understand. Or some even say that it’s not true.🤷‍♀️

Agreed! This has been extremely useful and eye opening

Having a forceful letdown/over supply can definitely be more of a problem than low supply and it always needs monitoring. You can do this mommy! ❤️

This condition can be a struggle but you can do it. It’s something that you’ll always need to be aware of because it can go into overdrive quickly. Normal breastfeeding guidelines are going to be very different for you. Let me know if you have questions ❤️

Yes that can definitely help 👍 thanks for sharing! ❤️ It’s important to also get supply under control. Milk isn’t stored in our breasts, it’s produced while we nurse or pump so it would be hard to shake your breast through the whole nursing or pumping session. 🥰

@@deahnabarcelona9915 hi mommy! Do you have a forceful letdown/over supply? How old is baby? Your breasts will start to feel much softer and less full but still make lots of milk. When your breast feels full, that’s inflammation of the breast milk isn’t stored in your breast. It’s made while you nurse or pump. If you don’t have a forceful letdown/over supply, it’s best to offer both breasts each feeding in the first few months. To do this, you would nurse on the 1st breast for as long as possible. When baby seems to be done nursing, offer the 2nd side. Baby may not want it, or just nurse a few seconds or nurse for several minutes. We want to nurse this way because (you’re right🥰) we want baby to get the fattier hind milk but when we offer the other side in that feeding, it helps to keep supply up if you’re a mom with an average milk supply. ❤️

@@douniaelbaz817 That is very scary. I’m so sorry that you and baby had that happen.😥 Reflux is a symptom of something happening. Sometimes we don’t know exactly what is causing it but if mom has a forceful letdown/over supply, that’s often the cause. Side lying is often one of the best with this condition but it can still be difficult. Keeping baby more upright for 5 or 10 minutes after eating can help. Talk with your doctor though if you’re concerned. Here’s a link to my 3 part video series on Forceful letdown/over supply. The first video helps you to decide if this might be the problem. The video that you watched here will be the main one to help you to control it. It’s can be difficult to control but you can do it. You might have to watch the videos a few times to understand the steps. Having this condition is often more difficult than having a low supply. 😥 Forceful Letdown and Oversupply ru-vid.com/group/PLbqc4bXQcbyUzyNxG-w7tBtKLWA3NpzLe

@@marycahillclc thank u for answering. Oky I will watch the videos.💞💞

I’m happy that it helped! ❤️

@@joyanntan1289 Let me start by asking, how old is baby? Is this your first baby? If not, how was BF with other babies? I can’t say for sure that baby might wake and have trouble with secretions but it would make sense to me. If most people consumed a large amount of high lactose before bed, they might wake up phlegmy. When you start to block feed, you will probably need to do a little pumping on the side not nursed on. It’s important to go down very slowly so that you don’t get a clogged duct. There will be things that can put you back to the beginning and you’ll have to wean back down again SLOWLY. If you get a clogged duct, you’ll need to keep moving milk so it doesn’t turn to mastitis. It’s a bummer to have to start again but it’s necessary 🥲 You must pump if you’re uncomfortable. If you are engorged, pump for just a minute or two, then wait 5 to 10 minutes and see how you feel. That breast will probably soften up in the 5 to 10 minutes after pumping. If not, pump a little more. I know that engorgement seems like the breast hasn’t been “emptied” but it’s not really milk in the breast, it’s actually inflammation/swelling of the tissue around the milk ducts. Your body is wanting to make milk at that moment but if you start letting it know that you don’t need it, production will start to go down. Theres no way to know how long it will take to get supply under control. Every mom is very different. Some moms get it under control in days or weeks and some moms may never get it totally controlled. The further out you are postpartum helps. Supply regulates over time for most moms. Yes, less engorgement shows that it’s getting under control. Some moms try to pump a little bit before nursing to remove some fore milk but this is a BAD idea. Removing extra milk will just increase supply and make it worse but if you have some previous pumped milk (or milk that you needed to pump when you’re engorged), you can give a little bit of that at the beginning of a feeding. This works because it reduces supply a little faster. It reduces supply because of less milk removal and because there’s less breast stimulation. Some moms will add in formula or donor milk to reduce baby’s time at the breast to help control supply. I hope that helps. Let me know if I didn’t answer all of your questions or if you have more questions. Moms wish they had an over supply but they don’t understand that it can be harder than low supply. 🥲🥰

@@marycahillclcReally appreciate you taking the time to answer my questions. Baby is 2 weeks and 3 days old; first baby. I have started block feeding just two days ago. Regarding your advice on pumping out engorged breast, when is the best time to pump-is it as soon as i feel it being full or do i have to wait for its turn to be nursed on and pump just before or after the nursing session? How much is enough pumping-is it til engorgement is gone or just until it becomes less uncomfortable (but still engorged)? For me, engorgement seems to be only completely gone once baby nursed on the breast for a good 12-18 minutes. Does clogged milk duct feel painful or not necessarily? My right breast seems to react to block feeding quite well-feeling less engorged than before even when not nursed on. Usually survives the 6 hour period of not being nursed on without being extremely hard and painful. However, the left breast still gets engorged pretty quickly-within 2-3 hours from being nursed on. Also, i was unable to bear the engorgement yesterday so i pumped out for 5 mins and felt just a bit of a relief but it is still engorged. I seem to notice some slightly hard lumps on that breast too, but they aren’t really painful. Could those be clogged ducts?

@@joyanntan1289 Is this your first baby? 2 weeks is really soon to know if you truly have a FL/OS unless you’ve had this condition before. I wouldn’t be block feeding now unless you had this issue before. Most moms have a forceful letdown/over supply in the first month but not the actual condition FL/OS. It is important to pump as soon as you feel uncomfortable. In the beginning, moms with a FL/OS, need to pump longer. It’s important to slowly wean down. Clogged ducts are usually uncomfortable to painful.

@@marycahillclc Hi Mary. Yes, first baby.

@@joyanntan1289 Then we don’t know for sure if you have the condition of forceful letdown/over supply. It sounds like you could though. How is engorgement going now? When you do pump the side not nursed on, about how many minutes are you needing to pump and how much milk are you getting out.

A nipple shield can help and sometimes might be necessary but it can also cause problems. Sometimes baby won’t want to latch without it in the future. It can also increase chances of a clogged duct or thrush. A nipple shield should usually be for short term use. How are things going? Is baby latching ok? What problems are you having right now?

I have the same problem with my baby

​@@ayeshafatima1690 The best advice I was given by my lactation consultant was the milk shake. I was dealing with over supply and baby was only getting fore milk (this will turn their poop green btw) and concerns about getting back to birth weight. My LC told me that the fat sticks to the milk ducts and you can shake the breast like you are shaking a drink and mix that fat in for baby. I know it sounds weird but it works!

I just responded to your earlier question on the other video. I’m glad that you watched this one too❤️ Breastfed babies do eat a smaller amount but much more often. Breastmilk also digest faster than formula. Babies will often seem extra hungry and fussy in the afternoon and evening but this is usually because they are either, tired, overstimulated, have growing pains or painful gas. When Mom has a forceful letdown/over supply, it can cause lots of tummy issues. Baby may want to nurse even more because it’s comforting to suckle, eat and be held by mommy. Managing your condition can usually help a lot. When mom has a FL/OS, baby ends up getting a larger amount of foremilk. Foremilk has more lactose in it. That doesn’t mean the baby has a lactose sensitivity, but anyone that consumes a large amount of lactose will usually have an upset tummy. Foremilk also has slightly less fat in it. This means that baby will take in a larger volume of milk to get the fat content that they need. Do you pump breastmilk at times? If so, how much milk do you usually get? And is that amount in place of the feeding or between feedings?

@@CarmelaGreco If you have this condition, you’ll have it with every baby. Some babies have very little problems and another can really struggle. This might be very normal behavior for this baby. Some newborns eat almost non stop. If she’s having at least 6 or more wet diapers every 24 hours and gaining well, she’s probably doing fine but if you’re concerned, talk with your doctor and a local lactation counselor. When mom has a FL/OS, baby can get all they need in a short amount of time (some babies of moms with a FL/OS, take a long time to eat because they are clamping down to slow the flow). She will probably get better at handling it as time goes on. Have you taken any of the steps to control it? Are you doing any extra pumping? How is engorgement? Does baby seem firmly latched? Is baby having green or foamy poopy diapers? Has baby been evaluated for a lip or tongue tie? Was your last baby diagnosed with reflux or dairy sensitivity?

Hi Mommy! Just to be sure that I understand… He is exclusively feeding from the breast now, correct? Do you do any extra pumping at all? If so, how many ounces a day? Why were you taking a galactagogue? Did you think that your supply was low? What are some of the troubling symptoms that you or baby are having now? Did the process in the video, to reduce your supply makes sense?

@@ajithaaugustine8049 You have to reduce supply very slowly so that you don’t get clogged ducts. There may be times that supply will go up again, then you’ll have to slowly reduce again. Express just a little less. Then, as your breasts feel more comfortable, reduce the time by a minute or two. Everyone is so different. Some moms can reduce their pump time by a minute every couple of days but some moms take a week before they can reduce more. You just have to listen to your body. Applying cold cabbage leaves to your breast after pumping or nursing will help to control the inflammation and reduce Supply. How old is baby ?

My baby is 10 days old … and he’s choking frequently .. as u suggest i changed to upright feeding .. and reduced pumping with blocked feeds .. now i feel better .. thanks for the great advice

@@ajithaaugustine8049 Is this your first baby? If it is your first, it’s normal to have a bit of a forceful letdown in these first few weeks. This might not mean that you have the condition of Forceful letdown/Over supply. ❤️

@@marycahillclc no this is my third one .. first 2 babies i didnt feel this problem .. this time it felt like its more than normal milk …

@@ajithaaugustine8049 If you have the condition of FL/OS, you would have it with every baby. So, I would go back to feeding on both breasts each feeding. Engorgement should be getting better in the next 3 weeks. Keep applying cold compresses after feedings to reduce inflammation. Holding baby upright to feed is great to help baby when choking.❤️

Block feeding can be different for everyone. You might just nurse on one breast each feeding or make it an amount of time, like 3 hours or 4 hours.you’ll have to do what controls it best You don’t want the breast that didn’t get nursed on to become engorged. As you start to block feed, you may need to pump the other side just a little. A pump is better than hand expressing when a mom has a forceful letdown. If you do start to get engorged, apply cold compresses. Have you know for a while that you had a forceful letdown? Are you doing any extra pumping ?

No, that’s not going to be damaging because you know that you have this condition. The biggest problem is when mom believes she has the condition but really doesn’t. Even then, it can be increased if needed. How is baby and you doing with the block feeding? Are you avoiding extra pumping when possible?

You have to go very slow when block feeding. You will need to pump on the side not nursed on but just a short pumping time. Then apply cold compresses. After you pump for a few minutes, apply the cold compresses. If you don’t feel relief at that point, you can pump a small amount more to get comfortable. Over time, that extra pumping will be less and less. It’s important to not stay overly engorged or you risk getting a clogged duct. Mom‘s with this condition are at higher risk for clogged ducts so go slow on reducing your pumping time. Breast have very little milk actually stored in them. Milk is made while you pump or nurse. The full feeling that you have is engorgement. If you are pumping before baby nurses to slow down the flow or to give baby more hind milk, that will work for a few days at most. Then your supply and fore milk will increase even more. Your supply will lessen a bit in a few weeks. For most moms their supply regulates down at about 6 to 8 weeks but for a mom with a forceful letdown/over supply, it’s usually at 3 to 4 months. You’ll still have the condition at that point, but it does get a little better. When you do need to pump, it is a good idea to store that milk incase you ever have an emergency need for it. if it doesn’t get used, you can always put it in milk baths. Is baby having lots of symptoms?

Also this oversupply has kind of led the baby to nursing strike, and I’ve been trying to get her through this by nursing when she’s just woken up or using nipple shield and removing the shield sometimes in between and let her directly latch once she’s in between the feedings. But mostly she would feed on just one side and that too for a few minutes like 5-8 minutes, so the breast is still not empty.. I’ve read a few articles online that pumping engorged breasts make things worse. Is that true and what are your recommendations?

@@Ntandon18 You can cause engorgement by over pumping but forceful letdown/over supply that last past 6 or 8 weeks, isn’t caused by you. It’s a condition that you’ll always need to work on reducing. Also, you’ll have it with every baby but some babies handle it better. I would just pump when you’re starting to feel engorged instead of just adding pumping after a feed. Pump as little as possible but keep as comfortable as possible. Apply lots of cold compresses. Those long stretches can be hard. You can apply cold cabbage leaves in your bra for 15 to 20 minutes before bed. Taking Ibuprofen can help too. ❤️ She is probably getting all that she needs in those 5 to 8 minute feedings. Just be sure that she’s having plenty of wet diapers. You’re doing great to nurse when she’s sleepy and removing the shield when she gets feeding. Also, try to not force her to nurse. If she fusses, apply the shield or bottle feed then keep slipping back to the breast. Spend lots of time skin to skin helps. Have skin to skin time be just relaxing with her. ❤️

@@marycahillclc thanks a lot Mary, that’s really helpful! ❤️

Did you watch my videos on how to determine if you have a forceful letdown? That will help. I’ll link it here for you. A forceful letdown often looks like a low supply because of how baby acts. At 4 months, baby’s weight gain slows down. A 4 to 6 month old should gain 92 to 126 grams per week. It’s very normal for an exclusively breastfed baby to start to skip days pooping. Their body is just using the nutrients in breastmilk a little longer. It’s rare for an exclusively breastfeeding baby to be consisted. If baby we’re getting constipated, they would be uncomfortable and when they did poop, it would be hard, dry and look like pellets. How many wet diapers is baby having every 24 hours? ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-DWKbWe1xHd8.html

@@marycahillclc I got almost the same concern as the mum writing above. My little girl is almost 5 months. She is a fast eater from the first day. She gained 1kg each month for the first 3 months. Then she has slowed down, last 7 weeks she gained only 1kg but her length got 6cm more. She has normal wet diapers. Can you tell me how a fussy baby is like? Can my baby eat too little? Does the hot weather make them lose their appetite? Today I decided to use the pump, and I got only 100ml both side after 3 hours! It freaked me out because 3 days ago she skipped her breakfast and I pumped out 180ml from 1 side (very engorged breast)! Also when using the pump, is it normal that I pump only for 5-7mins? Because my feeding section sometimes lasts for 5 mins, normally it’s 8-10mins, it is very rarely longer than 15 mins, she eats only from 1 side, and after she finishes, I can always squeeze out some more milk, even spraying out. Sorry for a lot of questions. I really hope to hear from you. Big thanks 😘

@@gjngin hi mommy! I love all of the questions 💕. Babies slow way down on weight gain as they get older. Birth to 4 months baby should gain 155 - 241 grams a week 4 to 6 months 92 - 126 grams a week 6 to 12 months 50 - 80 grams a week so baby is gaining great!😊 Babies can possibly be under fed but if you are seeing 6 or more wet diapers every day then you know baby is getting enough. Pumping is not at all an indicator of how much milk you have. It’s common for moms to sometimes only see drops when they randomly pump at 5 months postpartum. If baby wiggles when nursing, that’s often because of tummy pain when they have gas. Is that what you were meaning about what fussy is like?

@@marycahillclc thanks a lotsss for your reply. I’m telling myself to not worry about her weight but my mind just didn’t want to listen. My fussy means she is groaning if I put her down to play on her own. I’m so wondering if she is trying to tell me that she isn’t eating enough (which can be seen by wet diapers, thanks for that) or she feels gassy (can I give her Biogaia?) or simply just bored 🤷🏻‍♀️ One more question. Can I tell that my supply is still good if milk come in sprays at the letdown? Or it’s just not a sign at all? Again thank you a lot, so much appreciate 😄

@@gjngin I’m not sure what Biogala is but I would ask your doctor before giving her any medication. It’s normal for your milk to stop spraying after a bit. Some moms milk never does spray out but their supply is still great ❤️

How many wet diapers was she having every 24 hours before you started pumping? If she was having six or more you know she was getting plenty. Babies will often act like they’re not getting enough milk because the symptoms are similar when mom has a Forceful letdown/over supply. Counting those wet diapers let you know for sure what’s going on. In my opinion it sounds like you are spot on. What signs did the lactation consultant see that was making her think your supply was low?

@@marycahillclc before I started pumping she was having 6 or more and was gaining weight. During the appt I only transferred 1.7 oz so I think that may have been why she said it was getting low, I also was pumping less than 4 oz. I would pump so that I would have some for my husband to give her some once at night feedings but I increased that after she said to pump more if I didn’t have 4 oz

@@marycahillclc she is 5 weeks old right now

@@thekneesbs at this point on, you’ll make more of what’s taken out. In the first weeks if you pump in between nursing you’ll see milk but after this point you’ll only make more of what gets taken out unless you have it natural oversupply. If you just randomly pump in between nursing sessions you might only see drops but if you pump in place of a nursing session then you should see a little bit more but it will only be about 1 to 1 1/2 ounces an hour. You also have less milk as the day goes on. So if you do some extra pumping in the morning you might see one or 2 ounces but in the afternoon usually just drops unless you start doing lots of extra and consistent pumping.

@@marycahillclc oh man! Yeah, I definitely have extra.. I pumped at like 6pm because she refused to breastfeed because I was too full/ comes out too fast.. I got 5 oz in 30 min. Idk what to do, she refuses to breastfeed more and more often. I want her to be able to breastfeed but if I have to I will pump and bottle feed.

Expressing additional milk, if not necessary, will make your condition worse. How old is baby? Have you tried a laid back or side lying position?

Hello ma'am My baby is 9 weeks old 1. I have cut down galacts in my diet 2. Used laid back position 3. Used "c" hold while feeding

@@pinecone4166 If you’re cut out extra pumping it should get better in a couple of weeks. If you get engorged you can pump a small amount to become comfortable. I have three parts to the video on forceful let down, did you see them all?

Here’s the 3 videos ru-vid.com/group/PLbqc4bXQcbyUzyNxG-w7tBtKLWA3NpzLe

You can start block feeding at 3 or 4 weeks. Do you have older babies that you have breastfed?

It’s not too soon. I started block feeding almost immediately after my third was born and he’s had excellent weight gain and I’ve been more in control of my supply. Once it seemed like the left side was super flat, I went to the right and he would be satisfied. Then I’d feed him on the right side again, and when I felt ready I put him back on the left.

That’s awesome! Thanks for mentioning what worked best for you. I suggest that moms wait a bit for a couple of reasons. It can help with engagement in the first weeks. For some moms (especially with first baby) waiting for a block feeding time can allow for engorgement, leading to clogged duct then possibly mastitis. Another reason is (especially for first time moms), it can seem like you have a forceful letdown/over supply but it’s just hormones causing this extra milk. We want supply established in the beginning. For moms who aren’t on their first baby, block feeding can work well because you already know that you have the condition. ❤️

You could start to head towards block feeding. If you’re getting engorged that often, you’ll want to go slow. Don’t let yourself get overly engorged. I would nurse on one side and do a little bit of pumping on the other side. Pump enough to stay comfortable. Slowly reduce the pumping on the not nursed on side. Be sure to apply cold compresses after nursing and pumping.

You are doing AMAZING! 4 months breastfeeding twins 😃 It can be hard to block feed twins. You would need to feed both on one breast, each feeding (one right after the other). You could just do that part of the day, to see how it goes. Maybe mid day. You would just need to keep it at about the same time every day. I know that it’s scary to cut down your supply but with a FL/OS, you’ll be able to increase it again in just a day. Not being engorged anymore is a good sign that your body is adjusting well. It’s ok that you don’t feel your letdown. Some moms do and others don’t. 👍 For baby A, has the choking gotten better? For baby B, How slow is weight gain? Is baby staying consistent at about the same percentile over the last 2 or 3 months?

@marycahillclc thank you so much for your advice and encouragement!I will try feeding them only from one breast at midday Baby A is choking mainly in the first morning feeding if I haven't pumped 70ml previously. Baby B is gaining weight but always less than baby A, but he is consistent, taking 100-160 grams per week. He is just smaller in size, and he also has a minor tongue tie issue,which we will have a small operation about it. Both babies rarely seem to finish/conclude feeding. They can stay on my breasts for hours, either sucking milk or just using it as a dummy. Fortunately, I will not be working until 2025.

@@elenikourneta6930 Go slowly into the block feeding. If you feel engorged on the side not nursed on, then pump for just a couple of minutes. I would start with 2 hours blocks. Maybe from 12pm to 2pm, babies only nurse on right breast. Then 2pm to 4pm only on left. If that goes well, start stretching the blocks out to 2,5 hours or 3 hours. ❤️

Also, I think I have OS only on the right side. Should I give the left breast for 3hours as well?

Be sure to slowly work into your block feeding. Be careful to not become engorged. When you nurse on one side, if the other side starts to feel uncomfortable, you may need to pump the side not nursed on.. Pump for just a couple of minutes, then apply cold compresses. If you still feel engorged after 10 or 15 minutes, pump a little more. This is different for all moms. Some can get to block feeding in a few days but some moms need longer. Do you feel like your Forceful letdown/ oversupply is extreme? Is baby having a few signs or is baby really struggling with symptoms?

@@eleftheria_arapoglou7011 all mom produce more on one side but it’s not always a noticeable difference. When you have a FL/ OS, it’s much more noticeable. It would be good to block feed on both sides but adjust it as needed. The side with the heavier flow might not be able to go 3 hours at first. It may need a little bit of pumping until you get it under control.

@@marycahillclc Thank you so much for your answer, Mary! Here in Greece, they do not recommend pumping when block feeding. The recommendation is the use of the hand, so that's the reason I got confused.

@@eleftheria_arapoglou7011 hand expressing is a great was for most moms to express milk because it stimulates milk production. If you have a FL/OS, it’s best to use a manual or electric pump if you have one. Block feeding should be, eventually done with no expressing but in the beginning, most moms need to do a little expressing. It’s important to not become engorged. It’s important to not get clogged ducts.

@@GURU102889 how old is baby? Overtime your supply will get under control and that will improve. If your condition is extreme, it may take some other things to help to control it.

@@marycahillclc 4 months

@@GURU102889 by 4 months, your supply should be regulating. Your question earlier was about baby getting a fast letdown on the side not nursed on for several hours. Yes, there will be some force but if you pumped some milk out on a regular basis, it will make even more milk and even more force. I know that it seems like your breast is full of milk but our breasts really don’t store much milk. Milk is made while we nurse or pump. The full feeling is engorgement. Engorgement is inflammation of the tissue around the milk ducts. Applying cold compress after feedings and between feedings will help. If you get uncomfortably engorged, you will need to pump a small amount to keep from getting a clogged duct but if it’s just pressure and not hurting, it’s good to wait until the next feeding. ❤️

@@marycahillclcThank you so much for your advice ❤❤

@@dhanyaav95 a galactagogue “might” help a mom to increase her supply slightly but generally, they don’t do a whole lot. Mom a mom with a forceful letdown/oversupply, though is more likely to see an increase. By taking the galactagogues, you didn’t make yourself have this condition but it could have temporarily made it worse. Yes, I would work towards block feeding. You need to go very slow though. Having baby, just nurse on one breast each feeding while pumping the other side a tiny bit. This will slowly decrease your supply. Applying cold compresses or cold cabbage leaves to your breasts after nursing, will help with inflammation and to get your supply under control. Do you do any extra pumping right now? I in that 2 to 3 minutes of pumping in the mornings, how much milk did you collect? Has baby had issues all along (since week 2 and later) or did it just start in the last couple of weeks? Is this your first baby?

No I don't do any other pumping Around 1/3 oz amount of milk get collected yeah he is really gassy baby from 15th day he is taking probiotic. It's my first baby

@@dhanyaav95 probiotics are good. Do you feel like he’s mostly fussy at night? This can be a normal fussy time for him. That usually gets better in a couple of weeks but they can start up again from time to time. Have you watched one of my videos on latch? That might help. I’ll link one here. Struggling with Baby's Latch? Find out What You Need to Know! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-iUAVOuIYozg.html

@@marycahillclc thankyou so much Mary ❤️❤️ I would definitely watch lots of love from India

How old is your baby? How extreme would you say your condition is?

Yes, usually less often but be cautious of clogged ducts. Pump what gets you the amount of milk that you need. More is ok if you and baby aren’t having problems. How many ounces are you pumping a day?

@@marycahillclc40-45 oz but I’ve also been letting him on the breast here and there since he always seems hungry and fussy😢

@@natalievansteenkiste5359 it would probably help his tummy issues, if you could reduce it a bit more. 24 ounces is an average that an exclusively breastfed baby takes from the breast in 24 hours. If you could get it below 40 ounces would be good. It’s ok to feed from the breast too, just reduce pumping even more. Reduce very slowly. ❤️

@@natalievansteenkiste5359 How old is baby?

@@marycahillclc4 weeks old! I know your videos say to wait until closer to 6 weeks before doing anything to reduce supply though. We’ve been pace feeding, keeping him propped up during feedings and burping during and after feeding. He will be seemingly content after feeding but then within 5 mins he’s red faced and making uncomfortable sounds trying to get a burp or spit up out💔 it’s been hard for him to settle for naps and sleep this way. Thank you again for the help! I’ve already shared your videos to my best girlfriend!

Oh sorry, I just noticed that you’ve already watched this video and the next one in the series. I left you a response on the other video. It will take some time to get it under control. Limit stimulation and slowly reduce extra pumping. Work on getting to block feeding where baby nurses from just one breast for several hours at a time. It’s a slow process to get to block feeding. You will need to pump a small amount from the side not pumped on, for a while until your body adjusts. I know this is hard. Having this condition is a constant struggle but you can do it🥰 Did this video make sense? You may need to rewatch it sometimes. Do you have some questions? ❤️

@@marycahillclc thank you. I guess my mistake was pumping for 15 mins (both breasts) after I fed him one side. It’s my first breastfeeding journey and I was exclusively pumping for the first born. I didn’t know there are challenges. I tried the laid back position today and he took it well. I will try the block feeding technique this week to reduce the supply lil bit.

@@amywinlayc9047 Good job mommy! Just go slow on reducing supply so that you don’t get a clogged duct.❤️

This happens sometimes. You can get through it. This is my video on nursing strikes. Let me know if it helps. Just try to be consistent but stop as soon as he gets upset. Keep his and your stress level as low as possible.❤️ How Do I Get My Baby Through a Nursing Strike? ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-qU-U0IDMHqY.html

Hi mommy! It’s not typical for an exclusively breastfed baby to have bad smelling poop or gas but I’m not sure if that’s a problem. Is he getting anything besides breastmilk? Medication or vitamins? Pooping infrequently can be normal for many babies after 8 weeks old if they are exclusively breastfed. When he does poop, is his poop ever firm or is it soft? A food sensitivity through mothers milk is truly not common but I’m wondering if it’s something that you should talk to his doctor about.. Babies are often misdiagnosed as having food sensitivity/allergies when mom has a FL/OS but occasionally both are happening. A rash on his face can also be normal but I would see a lactation counselor and his pediatrician to rule out additional causes. ❤️

Many moms do well because it can normally be a little harder to keep up production for twins but oversupply moms with twins don’t have to worry about enough supply. Each baby handles oversupply differently. Most of my mom‘s with twins, tend to see a big difference from one baby to the other twin. One will tend to handle it better. If a mom has a large over supply, she sometimes needs to resort to pumping and then bottle feed babies in part or exclusively. When a baby’s mouth is on the breast it gives more stimulation. Pumping with a manual or electric pump gives less stimulation. Do you have twins?

@@marycahillclc thank you so much for replying.. yes I have twins.. I have noticed that fast letdown happens only at night... and you're absolutely right, one of my twins is more cranky at the breast when there is fast letdown... she stays at the breast for few seconds and then screams & cries... I tried reclining posture and also expressed about 10-15ml on haaka but nothing seems to help... the other one manages it better.. they both are exactly 6 weeks today and we're EBF.. Haven't used bottle till now and I'd like to continue to keep them at the breast for as long as possible... but I get nervous when one if them cries so much

@@nehaupadhyay6 That is awesome, that you’ve had them both at the breast this whole time. 😃 Reclining should help. Is your fast let down happening in the early part of the night or is it more like 2 AM? Did the faster let down just become a problem recently? If they’ve been cluster feeding in the evenings, that would be increasing your supply a bit during that time of day. At around six weeks babies will usually have a big growth spurt and want to cluster feed. Not because they need or want any more to eat but because it hurts to grow so fast. Breast milk has natural painkillers in it plus, mommy‘s breasts is comforting. For the one that’s not wanting to latch, just be sure that you watch that she is always having six or more wet diapers every 24 hours. She may be taking in more milk in a shorter amount of time. So if you’re seeing lots of wet diapers , you know she’s doing great . If you feel like she needs a little bit more, you can cup or spoon feed her a bit.

@@marycahillclc please accept my heartfelt gratitude for being so kind and helpful.. Your diagnosis speaks of your experience in the field.. letdown usually happens after 12am... Pee count is good... both my girls are so different in their personality, it's pleasure to watch them grow.. already learning so much with their presence in my life... Your replies have eased my anxiety... I'm watching your videos on a loop.. thank you for putting such relevant information for new moms 😃🙏🏻

@@nehaupadhyay6 oh, thank you! ❤️ I’m so glad that my videos are being helpful. It wonderful that you are enjoying your babies. 💕 So many moms have trouble enjoying the moment when being a mommy can be stressful. That early morning time is when our bodies start to produce the most milk so it’s normal to have those heavy letdowns. You can try to take her off when a letdown starts. Let your milk spray into a cup or even just into a towel for a few seconds then try to relatch her if she will. That first letdown is the most forceful. ❤️

Are you pumping too or just feeding from the breast? Are you feeding off of both breasts each feeding? What have you been doing to try to control your supply?

@@marycahillclc i am just feeding from breast no pumping. I feed from one breast at a time.next time i use other breast only. Scissors hold and express some milk but nothing help.every day she is choking.now i an very anxious to feed her

@@familyonbike4618 try a laid-back or side laying position. This can really help. When you see baby start to choke, you can take baby off, and let your let down spray into a towel for a few seconds. The first letdown is the strongest. .You can start to do even more of a block feeding. This would be where you would nurse two times on one breast before switching to the second side, or it could be that you nurse baby only on one side for a block of time. So if baby wants to nurse anytime in a three hour time. They only nurse on one breast. When you block feed for those longer stretches of time, be sure that you watch for engorgement. If you feel engorged, you may need to do a tiny bit of pumping on the engorged side for a few days. Just be sure not over pump. Your supply will slow down at around 6 to 8 weeks postpartum. So it should get a little better soon. ❤️

@@marycahillclc thank you so much mam.mam i have few queries.is pumping increase more milk supply? I don't understand how much pumping should be done? After pumping rest of milk in breast is enough for my baby?how to know she is hungry or not? please help me mam🙏

@@familyonbike4618 if baby is feeding only from the breast, there’s no need to pump. Feeding from the breast keeps your supply great. If you have a forceful letdown/over supply, you want to not do much extra pumping. If you increase your supply to more than baby needs, it will choke baby more and it can cause painful gas for baby. Do you feel that your supply is low? Baby will show hunger signs by sucking on their hand and turning their head, looking for the breast. Sometimes babies cry when they’re hungry but babies cry for other reasons too. If baby is overly tired or not feeling well, they may come off of the breast crying. Babies are often fussier in the evening. If baby is having 6 or more wet diapers every 24 hours, you know they’re getting enough ❤️

7-9diapers in a day.

@mary can you please help me.?

@@garimasat can you lay back on a stack of pillows to support your back? Or a have you tried a sitting up Koala hold? Are you pumping once a day for a bottle or to store? That’s excellent that your breasts are feeling soft now.