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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. nurse said they were full
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Breast engorgement.: Pumping helps. After pumping, use cold compresses and wear tight sports bras to keep them from getting engorged again. Hopefully, this will result in having to pump less often.
Answered 12/9/2013
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