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So lately when I pump I.noticed my right has been putting out more milk than my left and that only 1 or 2 pores are releasing milk but on my right there's a bunch of pores where milk comes out of  when I finish pumping my left still is full and heavy... Has anyone else had this problem, Ihave tried cold and hot packs and taking a shower and bath
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Thanks for all the suggestions but I have tried it all and for the past couple days my left side has been producing less 1/2 an ounce to an ounce and iv been pumping it longer than I right side iv tried hand expression and a maunel pump but nothing is helping I think I'm going to call my dr
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7677085 tn?1395374075
Totally normal to have one big producer breast and one lazy breast. My left side would produce like crazy and my right would only give about two ounces at a time! But if it feels too lopsided (or you're going to pump a lot) I would pump your lazy side after every feed to stimulate it into producing more.
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I've always had one breast that produced more than other.  Its my bigger breast now too was my sons favorite.  Lol
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If you r in pain call the lactation consultant
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5864651 tn?1396931970
I find I pump more during or straight after a feed. I dont know if this is supposed to be the case but its worth a try
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Do you have a lactation consultant? Or you can call the le leche league hotline. Clogged duct is the only thing I can think of. Keep an eye on it. If it starts to get hot or red you could have mastitis(breast infection)which you would need antibiotics for.
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Iv been massaging it and there are no white spots  just to get 3 oz it takes about 30 when  I usually only pump 15 min and get 5 out of both but now its 5 on my right and 1-2oz on left
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Feed and pump alot while massaging (u might have to get kinda rough with it) lota of moist heat and massage a hot shower will help
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You probably have some clogged ducts. Are there white spots on your nipple?
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8919982 tn?1400717187
Massage ur breast and pump that extra milk out....
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