Sometimes a mother can make more milk than her baby needs. Some mothers' breasts are highly sensitive to stimulation, and switching back and forth without ever draining a breast well can result in production of too much milk in both breasts.
Since mothers with oversupply often produce enough milk in each breast for a full feeding, one strategy that can be very successful is to feed the baby on only one side per feeding, ensures that your baby is fully draining the breast and getting more of the higher calorie hindmilk.
Do not pump too much or you will signal your breasts to produce even more milk. Feed on one breast for several feedings until that breast is completely soft and comfortable and the other breast starts to feel unbearably full.
It is sometimes recommended that mothers who have oversupply or an overactive milk ejection (let-down) hand-express or pump an ounce or so of milk prior to feeding to help slow the milk flow. If baby starts to choke, unlatch him and let the excess milk spray into a towel or cloth.
Many mothers with oversupply find that nursing in a side-lying position makes feedings go more smoothly because milk flows from the breast horizontally without the force of gravity and babies can let excess milk dribble downward from their mouths rather than having to swallow it all. Don't worry that your baby will have difficulty breathing; babies choose air over food. Some babies cope with their mothers' strong milk ejection by taking only a little milk at a time, stopping and starting frequently.
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