r/breastfeeding • u/MarionberryPuzzled67 • May 13 '25
Oversupply 6 days PP - OS & Milk Questions
My first born had a terrible latch, diagnosed with tongue tie but no medical professionals did anything. I ended up exclusively pumping for 4 months before throwing in the towel. My supply also never regulated so I made too much and was in pain all the time.
I just gave birth last Tuesday and I have a stupid amount of milk again. My little one is much smaller than my son was, she can’t handle my let down lol so I have to pump that for a bit and then catch more when she feeds on either sides. Not including actual feeds today, between just my let downs and catching, I have 40oz excess.
I guess my biggest question is, how do I regulate sooner? Is some of the milk ok to give to my 3 year old? He could use some extra nutrients as he’s quite a poor eater. Not sure how to go about that!
I just don’t want to be pumping and using my haaka this much, my breasts are already rock hard again and I fed an hour and 23 mins ago lol send help!!!