Engorged breast

Hay mama, yan talaga ang nangyari sakin around the same week din! Honestly, the pain and dried milk means sobrang full na talaga ang boobs mo, best thing is to hand express lang para sa comfort, hindi full pumping, kasi pag nag pump ka full strength talagang mas marami pang mag-produce ang body mo, so your instinct is spot on dito. A few of us tried the warm compress + gentle hand express approach para lang ma-relieve ang pressure without triggering oversupply, at talagang tumaas ang sakit within days lang. Since this is your first and you're concerned about oversupply, better check with your OB or a lactation consultant para ma-guide ka exactly kung magpump o hand express lang and how often, especially since wala kang M2 or supplements, the personalized advice talaga ang makakatulong sa setup mo pang 34 weeks pa lang. Your water intake is amazing by the way, that's probably why you're producing na!