Crazy letdown!

[tracymom1]

I have lurked but not posted in this forum before but I thought if anyone knows the answer to this it would be you ladies!

When DD (9 weeks old) nurses I get letdown on both breasts simultaneously which always makes for a messy situation on the side that is not being *used*. We alternate breasts each time she feeds - it is very rare that she will take both breasts during one feeding session. I have an adequate supply - not too much, not too little... so I know its not an oversupply thing.

I don't remember this happening with DS so I was wondering if this is a usual thing? I hate breastpads and do not want to use them anymore!!! But I will hate the bull's eye on my shirt even more if I don't! TIA

[LindsC]

This happens to me pretty often too. Although I hate wearing nursing pads, I continue to do so since I hate feeling wet when I leak through to my shirt.

[snowgirl]

It is completely normal. I have it on occasion with my 10 month old. Sometimes, gentle pressure on the other breast helps prevent this.

[GardenStream]

I think it's normal. I always wore pads because of it. I generally used lilypadz. At night I would just press on the side not being used when DS first latched on and that helped.

[curious&eager]

This is the only reason I'd ever want twins, both breasts would be occupied and I wouldn't have to worry about during nursing leaking. But, mine leak while I nurse and tons during the day while not nursing, so pads are a life saver. But, if you're not leaking during the day, just during nursing, you could just put a towel under that breast to catch the leaks while you nurse. I use pads and towels to contain my mess.

[StrongFeather]

this happens to me evert single time i nurse.. but i think i am dealing with an over supply issue here.