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I have an over abundant milk supply, which is controlled pretty well by nursing only on one side per feeding. However my son, 3 wks old, seems to have difficulty handling the rapid flow of my milk. He chokes, pulls off a lot, or his mouth slips around on the breast with milk pouring out both sides. Is there anything I can do to help him w/ this? Will he out grow this as he gets bigger?
First, your "over abundant milk supply" is a good thing! It seems that your son may have difficulty with controlling the forceful flow of your milk, which he will outgrow. Trying different nursing positions may help, such as the football or side-lying positions. It may help to tilt your son in a upright position while nursing, his face slightly above your nipple. By nursing "uphill," it may be easier for him to control the milk flow. You can also try to nurse more often and burp repeatedly during each feeding. Finally, expressing some milk before he latches on can take away some of the force of the letdown.