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I personally endorse your answer. I think pumping just perpetuates part of
the problem. The other part of the problem of engorgement cures itself,
but comfort measures are in order. Pat in SNJ
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jessica L. Callahan" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 9:53 PM
Subject: Pumping to relieve engorgement
> Ok, Here is a sad but true story about me - I am a sucker for answering
> questions on yahoo answers. My husband thinks that i am addicted to it.
> Anyway, tonight i was answering a post regarding a mother who was
> experiencing some engorgement and she asked about pumping. My response was
> that she could use reverse pressure softening to make it easier for the
> infant to latch and hand express milk if she needed to for latch or
> discomfort issues. I said that pumping would increase milk supply. I also
> explained that engorgement is not just due to milk but also extra fluid
> and blood.
> Another user responded and said that engorgement is caused when the breast
> is not emptied and to ignore any responce on not pumping (meaning that the
> mother should pump).
>
> What is everyone else's views on this - do you encourage frequent pumping
> during engorgement or allow time for the body to adjust?
>
> Thank You
> Jessica RN, IBCLC
> NC, USA
>
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