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Good morning. My experience with breastfeeding: I didn't produce colostrum, and at the maternity hospital, they didn't show or explain much. In the first few days, we fed the baby formula, but at one point, the formula wasn't brought for 6 hours, and the baby was crying. No one was at the post, and it was forbidden to leave the ward with the baby. I was scared and started calling the number listed at the post. They told me that the formula was being brought but was simply forgotten, and we had fallen asleep at that moment. I was so upset that I started crying and contacted a breastfeeding specialist. My breasts were very tight and a bit sore. It turned out I had lymph stagnation and needed lymphatic massage. I began doing the massage, and I even developed a milk stasis, but after the massage, everything started flowing. I manually expressed milk for three hours, and then my husband brought a breast pump. That was a real relief, and I started breastfeeding with my milk.
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Aruzhan
I understand that it was difficult. Important: for a tight chest — massage, pumping, and warmth. Please consult a breastfeeding specialist for proper techniques. A breast pump is a good solution, but it does not replace proper massage and manual pumping. In case of congestion — pump actively and monitor your condition.
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Tanya
Have you ever not put the baby to your breast?
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Elena
Our nurse only does cleaning in the morning, and the doctor visits once a day at 8 a.m. No one enters the room at all during the day.
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Elena
Well, it's good that you've figured it out. Now, don't overdo it with the milk, even if you feel a sense of fullness—be patient. Otherwise, you might develop hyperlactation, leading to constant blockages. Feed your baby as much as they want to eat.
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Elena
It's not a village, but a city. All the diapers are stored in our closet, in the corridor, carefully wrapped. When we need diapers, we go and take them ourselves. No one brings them to us. The nurse gives out the women's robes at 7 a.m. The pediatrician also comes once a day at 9 a.m. That's why I mention that no one is around during the day.
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Elizaveta
If you have a tight chest, here is a small life hack. Before breastfeeding, take a warm shower to warm your chest and then gently massage it.
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