Engorgement- to pump or not to pump?

[Plarka]

My baby is 12 days old and I'm getting really engorged. I think it's because she is moving from waking every hour at night to every 2 or 2.5 hours. Anyway, I keep thinking it's best to not pump and just let my supply sort itself out, right? Because if I pump, it will think it's supposed to keep making that much....right? She's coughing and spluttering most feeds cause there's so much, but I figure in a couple days I'll be making the right amount. Am I right or wrong on this?

[alegna]

I think you're on the right track. Pumping says "Make More Milk" to your body. Not something you want to do right now.

-Angela

[PatioGardener]

If you feel pain from engorgement, you may want to hand express a little just to relieve the pressure/avoid plugged ducts/mastitis.

[Plarka]

Thanks!!