Bad mummy

Am I one if I want to be exclusively pumping? That immense pain of direct latching is slowly killing me. Saw the blisters today. Also now I have engorgement and my confinement nanny keeps feeding me milk boosters food. I’m stressed with my boobs as big as coconuts. Can I tell her to back off with the traditional old wives tales: cannot drink plain water, must be red dates tea.. Please enlighten me which old wives tales you broke. I’m painful up and down (first week pp) and I’m going nuts soon.

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Exclusive pumping has its pros and cons. Direct latching is really more convenient. Try engaging a private lactation consultant to come to your place to teach you and correct your baby’s latching. Apply nipple cream (100% lanolin) or breast milk after latching. Red date tea is a milk booster and is good to replenish blood and energy. If it’s too “heaty”, you can add hot plain water to dilute it. Confinement practices are good for mummies in the longer run. It’s to help your body recover faster from the birth. Do consult your gynae about the pain. I was in pain and she prescribed normal panadol and anti-inflammatory medication which is safe for breastfeeding. Try to rest more too. It helps with the pain!

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