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Mom of 3 children4 years ago

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Does pumping only 3-4 times a day without direct feeding the baby cause engorgement even if I have low supply ?

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NikithaMom of a 10 yr 9 m old boy4 years ago

A. Increasing the milk supply too much through pumping can lead to engorgement, blocked milk ducts, and increased risk of breast infection (mastitis) – or worse, land the mother in a situation where she is reliant on the pump just to be comfortable because baby cannot remove as much milk as mom is making.

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