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Severely engorged breast. my nipples are flat . it take 2 to 3 hours just to get 2 ounces of pumped milk. also very sore. what to do ?
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Breast feeding : The best way produce more milk is for you to eat healthy, drink plenty of fluids, have the baby nurse on regular intervals, baby's suckling stimulates milk production & in between feeding pump your breast ,& freeze the milk to use later, keep trying. Best wishis.
Answered 7/26/2015
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