Hi, Rachel-

I wonder if the moms with over-supply and deep burning breast pain are experienceing vasospasm?

I know I am a broken record about it, but I see so much of it.  Often babies learn to pinch down (or insist on shallow latch) to slow down the flow. Sometimes temporary use of a nipple shield helps in these situations, along with a heating pad on "low" over the clothes for at least 5 minutes after feedings and as needed in between. You do not have to actually SEE any vasospasm with the naked eye. If the heat helps the pain, use it! 

Kathy Leeper, MD, IBCLC, FABM
Medical Director, Milkworks- a nonprofit breastfeeding center
5930 South 58th St, Suite W Lincoln, NE 68516
(402)423-6402, Fax:(402)423-6422, www.milkworks.org

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