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Breastfeeding
6 Week Old Sleeping Longer at Night, I am Engorged!
My six week old has been sleeping a little longer at night (4-5 hours).
Last night I had to wake him up to eat because after 4 hours my breasts
were totally engorged and painful. I am concerned about mastitis and
plugged ducts, but want the precious sleep.
Should I keep waking him up? OR Should I get up and pump, or will that increase my supply? Plus, he'd probably awaken shortly after I decide to pump, then I'd be up even longer. What if I pump before bed, (I usually just feed him), will that help me to go longer while we sleep?
Should I keep waking him up? OR Should I get up and pump, or will that increase my supply? Plus, he'd probably awaken shortly after I decide to pump, then I'd be up even longer. What if I pump before bed, (I usually just feed him), will that help me to go longer while we sleep?