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I had a c-section a week ago. i tried nursing my son but he wouldn't latch. 2 days later my breast were very hard and leaking the nurse told me they were full & i needed to pump. it became soft again. so now if i don't pump every 2 hours my brest gets ex
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Pump and feed: Pump the breast, then put the baby on the nipple. Always breast feed before you offer a bottle. Your baby will get it right eventually. You can call a lactation consultant for help - get a phone number from the hospital where you delivered.
Answered 5/5/2015
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