Gonneke writes:

If the  overproduction is the main source clearing the system by as copmplete
as  possible emptying of the breasts followed by unilateral feeding in blocks
of  several hours has proven to work weel to eventually reduce
milkproduction.  Pumping for comfort seems to lead to even more production, where a one-time
 clearing does not.



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I realized with one mom that the term "pump to comfort" to her meant to  pump
everything out til she felt comfortable. We tried "just pumping out of
discomfort" instead and things started to ease a bit. I will try the pumpallout
strategy next time, though. Anything to help these moms.

Peace,
Judy

Judy LeVan  Fram, PT, IBCLC, LLLL
Brooklyn, NY,  USA


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