Im a new bf mummy and need advice!

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• maxnjacksmummy

  Jun 27, 2008 12:52PM

  In either of those situations I personally would offer the other boob but there is no right or wrong way really so go with whatever you feel.
  
  The pain you aretalking about sounds like it might be your let down reflex kicking in and for some people the pain feeling diminishes over time and others not - as far as I know but I am no expert!!!
  
  Glad you are enjoying bf - it is a fab experience - I am still feeding my lo and he is 7 months (he was premature and it was HARD to start with but now it is a breeze!!)
  
  Any other questions pop back and ask as we all try to help!

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• SRM

  Jun 27, 2008 4:07PM

  I agree with Crftycharli - I would offer the other breast too, though my lo, now 6 months, prefers one side over the other. With regard to the pain, I also think it is the let down reflex...
  
  Good luck! And yeah, it is fun!

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• icecreamloverpissedoffwithBE

  Jun 28, 2008 5:21AM

  Congratulations on your baby girl and for bf.
  
  same as the other ladies - off the other breast
  nd the sharp pain sounds like the let down kicking in.
  It should ease with time, but for some it doesnt. If you find it still bothering you then try a warm flannel/towel of some sort at the top of your breast when you start feeding to encourage it and also soothe you.
  
  xxxx

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• laurabarrie

  Jun 28, 2008 1:33PM

  Thank you ladies - it feels much easier today actually so hopefully it will be wearing away!

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• maxnjacksmummy

  Jun 28, 2008 1:44PM

  Glad it is still going well!!! And pleased to help!

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• hollysmumbump

  Jun 28, 2008 3:42PM

  congratulations hun on the birth of ur baby.My lo is 6 weeks old and we too r enjoying bf!I dnt have the sharp pain at beginning of feed anymore so it has worn off for me.I was told that u should try n drain one breast b4 switching to the other so that baby gets the hind milk so if my lo wants feeding again after say 5-10 mins i use the same breast but if its been bit longer i do switch but suppose its whatever u feel best with really.In an evening when she cluster feeds i switch between each breast all evening.I'm no expert tho!this forum really is a lifesaver,i've been on here asking lots of questions already!!lv hanna n baby grace xx

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• fragsjones Regular

  Jun 28, 2008 4:49PM

  I did a variety of sometimes putting baby on the same boob again or switching...but what I was wondering - who 'weighs' their boobs? You know, holding them & thinking one feels heavier so I'll use the heavy one - I used to some times...am I alone? lol! Also, if one boob felt lumpier than the other I would feed from the lumpiest to avoid mastitus!
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• hollysmumbump

  Jun 28, 2008 5:07PM

  yea me too,sometimes can tell that way that 1 feels fuller than the other!dnt want em lopsided!!

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• karen130770

  Jun 28, 2008 5:12PM

  Glad that's not just me Frags - I weigh my boobs all the time - funnily enough, it's usually my right one that is heavier! If I have forgotten which one lo finished off on last feed, I do the weigh in to decide which one to offer!x

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