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My heavy letdown overwhelms my baby and he cries during feeds. What can I do?

Moms recommend hand-expressing before feeds, leaning back while nursing, and waiting for supply to regulate.

Community Answers(3)

1

Hand express a little before feeds to reduce pressure. It helps baby handle the flow better.

2

Feeding while reclining can slow the flow. Baby gets used to it as supply regulates.

3

Oversupply often settles by 3–5 months. Expressing a bit ensures baby also gets hind milk.

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