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Had a c-section a week ago & if don't pump every 3 hours my boobs get extremely painful & hard. is pumping the only way to prevent/stop this? i don't nurse because he wouldnt latch on. my nurse said my breasts were full
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Breast shield: Have your child try nursing from you by using a breast shield.
Answered 3/29/2013
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