> The engorgement was
>not as bad... she was eating well, only lost 4 oz off her 7 lb 11 oz frame.
> but when I still couldn't wear a simple t-shirt by day 10 I decided heck
>with their disapproval and went and got a lactina.  I only removed enough
>to relieve pain and to soften, I used it three times in one week and
>returned it.

I'm sure taking some milk off to assist your comfort was the right thing to
do Wendey - but not everyone wants a pump to do that. Gentle hand
expressing is enough.

No one 'disapproves' (surely!) of women needing to express to relieve
discomfort.

Heather Welford Neil
NCT bfc Newcastle upon Tyne UK

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