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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