Diaper Swappers

laur318 · 07-28-2009, 02:33 PM

mama i had the same problem, actually i still do. while nursing i press in the other n1pple, and when im in public i fold my arm over that bre@st forcefully. if you have a letdown and youre not feeding, fold your arms over your chest for 30 sec (n1pples must be pushed "in" if that makes sense)

ShellBell1029 · 07-28-2009, 04:08 PM

I use Lansinoh pads, they are the best! VERY absorbant. I also put pressure on the opposite breast while nursing to stop the flow of milk. It does work. I had an oversupply the first few months and leaked all over the place everywhere, always had a soggy burpcloth at the end of a feeding, etc. It does get better. I tried block feeding with good success too. Best of luck to you!

EmmyLou0331 · 07-28-2009, 08:01 PM

I use the Lasinoh pads, they work really well for me. I also have a crazy let down, its always on both sides when DS nurses and I tried to cloth pads at first but was leaking through 2-3 at a time so I gave in and switched. The Lasinoh work really well. Good luck Mama, some people have said that after a few months they stopped leaking but DS is 4 months old and I still leak all the time.

tofufoofoo · 07-28-2009, 08:02 PM

Hi Mama... I have monster supply and over active let down issues. My DD just started keeping up with my flow at 13 weeks and I just started not leaking overnight! And STILL some days my flow overwhelms her/I wake up wet. But I just wanted to say it might just be too early on for your supply to be regulated. HTH... good luck... I know how stinkin annoying that leakage can be! I was constantly changing my clothes, DD's clothes, the sheets, etc.

ShellBell1029 · 07-28-2009, 08:14 PM

Just wanted to add: I don't usually leak at random times anymore, but I still leak from the other breast while feeding, and we are at 9 months.

nighty-night mama · 07-28-2009, 09:39 PM

thanks again! So mcuch good advice.. I think I will block block feeding and added pressure. I was wondering about Lily's pads and has anyone ever used the Milk Saver.. i saw it at Motherwear.. I think..

sdlgillikin · 07-30-2009, 12:39 PM

I too leak alot. This morning I woke to find that I soaked through 2 cloth pads in a span of 7 hours. The think I do DURING feedings is use a Milk Saver. You put it on the side you are not nursing on and it catches the milk that lets down. I usually catch about 2 oz! That would be a lot of wasted money on disposable breast pads. You can buy it online at mymilkies(dot)com. My DD is almost 6 weeks, and I already have 50 5 oz bags of milk that I just 'caught' (way better than pumping!)!!! I haven't figures out what to do between feedings yet. (Oh, and I feed every 3 hours, so I don't know if that helps being on a schedule)

07-28-2009, 02:33 PM	#11
laur318 Registered Users Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: the woods/shoreline CT Posts: 1,978 Ratings: 31 Feedback: 100%	Re: Tired of leaking mama i had the same problem, actually i still do. while nursing i press in the other n1pple, and when im in public i fold my arm over that bre@st forcefully. if you have a letdown and youre not feeding, fold your arms over your chest for 30 sec (n1pples must be pushed "in" if that makes sense) __________________ L a u r e n_________________________________________24, vegan, crunchy, girly mama to Jonathan 4/09 birth doula Motherhood is the most important profession in the world.

07-28-2009, 04:08 PM	#12
ShellBell1029 Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 796 Ratings: 63 Feedback: 100%	Re: Tired of leaking I use Lansinoh pads, they are the best! VERY absorbant. I also put pressure on the opposite breast while nursing to stop the flow of milk. It does work. I had an oversupply the first few months and leaked all over the place everywhere, always had a soggy burpcloth at the end of a feeding, etc. It does get better. I tried block feeding with good success too. Best of luck to you!

07-28-2009, 08:01 PM	#13
EmmyLou0331 Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Chesapeake Beach, MD Posts: 900 Ratings: 2 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Tired of leaking I use the Lasinoh pads, they work really well for me. I also have a crazy let down, its always on both sides when DS nurses and I tried to cloth pads at first but was leaking through 2-3 at a time so I gave in and switched. The Lasinoh work really well. Good luck Mama, some people have said that after a few months they stopped leaking but DS is 4 months old and I still leak all the time. __________________ EBF , co-sleeping , cloth diapering , baby wearing, Single SAHM to Sir Isaac Thomas; my Knight in Cotton Prefolds 03/26/09

07-28-2009, 08:02 PM	#14
tofufoofoo Registered Users Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 322 Ratings: 18 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Tired of leaking Hi Mama... I have monster supply and over active let down issues. My DD just started keeping up with my flow at 13 weeks and I just started not leaking overnight! And STILL some days my flow overwhelms her/I wake up wet. But I just wanted to say it might just be too early on for your supply to be regulated. HTH... good luck... I know how stinkin annoying that leakage can be! I was constantly changing my clothes, DD's clothes, the sheets, etc. __________________ Alison LLL leader applicant in love with DH since 2004 Fluffy mail loving , sahmama to N 4/19/09

07-28-2009, 08:14 PM	#15
ShellBell1029 Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 796 Ratings: 63 Feedback: 100%	Re: Tired of leaking Just wanted to add: I don't usually leak at random times anymore, but I still leak from the other breast while feeding, and we are at 9 months.