In a message dated 6/1/1 5:09:26 PM, [log in to unmask] writes:

<< ......I guess a partner could also suck out some milk to relieve the
pressure before putting baby to breast".>>

and Sara ask: << Has anyone else suggested this?>>

some years ago, as i was discussing how to decrease engorgement, with a
couple from Asia, the husband said "I take milk out", I was impressed, but
puzzled, so asked "oh, how do you do that?", and he motioned that he did so
with his mouth.

that was the first time i had heard a husband say this so i was surprised,
but made a conscious effort to hide my surprise, and said "oh very good, that
would work well". nevertheless, they still wanted a pump.

Debbie Tobin
RN BSN IBCLC LCCE
Springfield, Virginia USA
In the Fairfax County suburbs outside the Washington DC beltway
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