On 5/30/03 3:06 PM, "Mellanie" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

>I read about another method of
> trying to reduce the forcefulness of the letdown.  Use the same breast for
> two feedings within a four hour period.  Do you think that would mess up my
> milk supply?  (For instance, I would feed off the right breast for two
> feedings in a row; then feed off the left for the next two feedings.  He
> usually wants to feed within 2-3 hours of his last feed, so I figured this
> might work.)  Your opinion is greatly appreciated.  Thanks again!<<<
>
> and today...

Have her go longer and longer on each side till the problem is resolved...
If two feedings in a row don't work then try 3. If that doesn't work try 4,
etc....  Also one thing that worked great for me was just to press down very
slightly above my nipple when I felt the letdown coming. Seemed to slow it
down.

HTH

Andrea Mass
LLLL
Ft. Lauderdale FL

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