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Hey mama, I totally understand the worry, but soft breasts at 5 weeks is actually a really good sign! Once your supply settles in, the engorgement goes away and your breasts will feel less full, which doesn't mean your milk has dropped at all. In fact, I've heard from quite a few mums that this is when supply actually regulates properly. The key thing is to watch your baby's wet and dirty nappies, feeds, and weight gain rather than how your breasts feel, that's the real measure of supply. That said, if baby's going through a growth spurt around this time, you might notice random mornings where you wake up engorged (prolactin is highest at night), or you could get engorged at the end of a day if you've just been feeding regularly. A few mums I know found that cold compresses, even a bag of frozen peas wrapped in a cloth, for 15-20 minutes after feeds helped with any discomfort if it happens. Definitely worth checking in with your lactation consultant or doctor just to put your mind at ease and confirm everything's tracking well with baby's growth!
Don't worry, this is actually a really good sign! Around 5 weeks is exactly when supply starts to regulate, and soft breasts just mean your body has figured out the rhythm, you're not empty, you're just not engorged anymore. The best way to know your supply is actually fine is to check if baby is content between feeds, having plenty of wet and dirty nappies, and maybe even coming off the breast faster than before (that just means they've gotten more efficient at feeding). I remember being quite stressed about this myself until my confinement lady pointed out that my baby was feeding really well and gaining weight steadily, that's what actually matters, not how full the breasts feel. If you want extra reassurance though, definitely check in with your lactation consultant or GP, especially if baby seems hungry or isn't gaining weight like expected.
yea... my supply super low