(Part 2) Top products from r/breastfeeding

Look up some tricks to keep supply up if you are exclusively pumping (if nursing is an option though do it as often as you can). I've been pumping 80% of the time since my daughter was born because of issues like you listed and EPing for the last two weeks after getting a bad friction blister and then mastitis. What's helped my supply:

-Pumping every three hours, every four overnight if she'll let me. Sometimes I need to get creative if she's awake and fussy and prop her in a boppy next to me, hold a bottle for her while I'm in the hands free pumping bra. Seems so silly to pump while bottle feeding her but it's just too painful to nurse sometimes!

-Pressing the let down button on the pump several times. Saw this from another redditor, and it does work. I usually wait until I no longer see streams of milk coming out, hit the let down button and increase suction a bit and get a second burst.

-Boob massage. If you don't have a hands free pumping bra yet get one, it's one of the best purchases I've made. I use this one. I've eaten most of my postpartum meals while pumping in this thing. ;) While my hands are free I can also massage my breasts, pushing slowly and firmly toward the nipple or in some cases just squeezing and holding to get more milk out. Over time I've noticed which ducts on each breast are "good performers" and benefit from being massaged.

-Power pumping sessions. Also picked up on this forum, every few days when my husband can watch the baby for an hour I'll do 20 mins pumping, 10 mins rest, 10 mins pumping, 10 mins rest, 10 mins pumping to simulate cluster feeding. Word of warning, check your nips for trauma during the breaks and don't overdo the suction. It really helped my supply (probably more than any other single technique) but the last time I did it I got a nasty friction blister because I didn't notice the flange was off center which didn't heal well and led to a case of mastitis.

-Mother's Milk tea I tried Milkmaid tea first, and then Mommy Knows Best lactation supplement, but this is more effective for me than both of those together. Start with just a cup or two a day as it can be seriously strong and lead to engorgement.

Good luck! I don't wish exclusively pumping on anyone as it's a pain in the butt, but I'm like you with one breastfeeding problem after another. I'm currently considering (for the millionth time) giving up because my mastitis was awful and serious and tanked my supply, but I keep reading the health benefits of making it to six months and am hoping to figure something out. This sub is great inspiration!

Honestly, the one thing you can do to help get the gas out is to go buy The Windi. http://www.amazon.com/The-Windi-Colic-Reliever-Babies/dp/B007RAGALO

I tried it with my older son because he was the same way. I talked to my pediatrician about it and he said that sometimes when they are that little they can't release the gas or poop easily, just negate they have to learn how to relax that muscle. The Windi is expensive, so he suggested we get some children's glycerine suppositorys, not to insert all the way, but to use it like a tool to help the baby release the gas/ poop. I just put it in my 4 month old's rectum while STILL HOLDING THE END OF IT. It's amazing because it does the same thing as the Windi, but is much cheaper. Good luck and please let me know what you figure out.

Alright so, other than the rash is he having trouble? Is he fussy? crying? gas? does he seem to notice he has the rash and it's making him uncomfortable?

you have to realize and tell yourself: YOU ARE NOT MESSING HIM UP!! i mean that. if he has an allergy than that's not your fault and it's not his fault, it just is. and it can be fixed and worked on. if you can last until monday with BF i would say yes, keep going. it's better for your supply to stay up and for him. even with the allergy he's still getting more from your milk as far as other nutrients than he is from formula.

however, if the breast milk really is giving him pain and agony (like i listed above) keep doing formula until you talk to the pediatrician. and i can't say enough that you need to talk to local breastfeeding support groups too. and DO NOT FEEL LIKE YOU FAILED IN ANYWAY if you give him a bottle and formula. it can't be easy and i know it may not be what you want but if it's better for him to be comfortable then you're doing your job as a mom to make sure that happens.

i wish it was monday too so you could have this problem figured out better. and i have a friend that pumps and dumps when she has a couple drinks, it's how it goes sometimes. you needed that wine, you can have it. i wish i could say or do more for you. look into these books too: (library or order them)

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Engorgement is rough! It’s amazing what you’re doing.

1. do you have a good (hospital-grade) pump? That’ll extract your milk much better at this early stage. Help you to get more empty between being full.
   
   
2. Switch between hot & cold. My OB recommended putting wet diapers in the freezer and using them as ice packs. I use these for a similar purpose—one set lives in the freezer and the other next to my microwave. Hot before pumping, cold after. Hot showers are also a lifesaver—I would literally hand express while in the shower to relieve some of the pressure.
   
   
3. also—if you feel like you have lumps that aren’t getting better—try dangle pumping. It’s super awkward—I set up on my bed with two large pillows stacked to hold up my arms and have my breasts hanging downwards in front of them while attached to the pump parts. But it helps extract better.
   
   Your milk will regulate soon and then engorgement won’t happen unless you miss a pumping session.

• I bring all the items I need to actually pump (tubes, flanges, etc.) of course, then I used to bring the attachable bottles but I found these bags save a lot of time, and now I don't need to bring the bottles. I pump straight in the bag and give it to daycare at the end of the day. I also bring the little bag that came with the Medela Pump In Style. It's black and small and can conceal the milk and pump parts as I walk around the office putting them away, etc.
  
  
• I have the PIS so the bag is built in. I super super love it.
  
  
• The first couple weeks I would wash everything in between and it was a pain in the ass. I then just did the zip loc bag trick. Cut down on a lot of time. I found a little plastic zip-able folder here at work (the kind you can snap into a binder and keep pencils in). I used two of those, one for each boob accessory. I didn't really wash them in between, which might be gross but oh well.
  
  
• At first I pumped three times a day, then when I got busier at work, twice a day around 10:00 and 2:00. I stopped nursing (just pumped) for a week while on antibiotics, then got my period, then kid got sick and now is highly distractable and more interested in food...so my supply has taken a big hit. The past couple of days I have been able to make it BFing her in the a.m. and then after I pick her up from daycare and she gets formula and solids the rest of the time. I believe if I were more diligent and kept pumping, it would be fine, but she is happy, I am happy and we made it six months EBF so I'm pretty proud of that.

First, you should probably throw away your milk, as mold is very dangerous and pumping should be done as cleanly as possible. There's no way to sterilize it once it's been contaminated with mold.

The membranes (white pieces) should be removed every time you clean your pump parts (at least once per day). If you pump multiple times per day, you can put the parts in the fridge between sessions, but be sure to completely disassemble and clean the parts thoroughly at least once per day. I would absolutely throw away your membranes and purchase new ones. They should be replaced every 3 months anyway (because of wear and tear).

Medela makes steam bags that work really well for sanitizing pump assemblies. I rinse mine in hot, soapy water, then quickly rinse them under the faucet and put them in a steam bag. It takes about 4 minutes to clean them when all is said and done, and they're REALLY clean. Each bag is good for 20 uses.

I got these to pump into from my Spectra https://smile.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00ZETWYLA?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

Personally I like to pump into bottles at work and when I get home I do "milk management" where I transfer into feeding bottles (we use Dr. Browns) or bags for storage/sending to daycare. I do this because I want to end up with 4oz bottles for baby.

I like having 2 sets of everything so I can pump at work, bring it home, and have another set for the best day just in case everything doesn't get washed.

If you will be pumping often (I'm 2x a day at work) I highly recommend the simple wishes hands free pump bra.

If you want to get doubles of items you can get everything on Amazon lol.

We use Carlson Vitamin D drops as well. The dropper method is a pain in the ass but it is literally one drop per day and babe seems to like it. It has zero additives. My led does not recommend iron unless there is a known issue (anemia, etc.). I think it would be worth a call to your ped to determine if this is a blanket recommendation for all BF babies or if there is something specific to your LO. If it is blanket, use your best judgement as to what you are comfortably with.

These vitamins are carried at Whole Foods and Harris Teeter locally in NC, but are also on Amazon. Carlson is $7 for a whole years worth of vitamin D.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B006J23VO0/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1413990376&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40

I pretty much wear nursing tank tops that have a built in bra then use the bravado clip on pumping bra.

https://www.amazon.com/SUIEK-Nursing-Maternity-Pregnancy-Charcoal/dp/B0786KRP3J/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=nursing+tank+tops+for+breastfeeding&qid=1558435726&s=gateway&sprefix=nursing+yank&sr=8-3

https://www.amazon.com/BRAVADO-DESIGNS-Maternity-Hands-Free-Accessory/dp/B01N1UMY7E/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=bravado+pumping+bra&qid=1558435758&s=gateway&sprefix=bravado+&sr=8-3

Been wearing and using them for 11 months and they have held up great! I wear the nursing tank pretty much every day and as a sleep top (keeps boobs in place, not a lot of shifting while sleeping) and even under t shirts.

I use these to freeze milk. I've heard of people reusing them, but I don't since I only use about 4-5 a week.

We typically send 10ozs/day to daycare for my 10 month old, which usually gets eaten if we are lucky. 5 of it is stuff from the day before that I pump and 5 is from my freezer stash. When I pump each day, 5 goes to the fridge and 5 goes to the freezer. This way, my baby gets some fresh and some frozen while at daycare.

Good luck!

I got the Madela pump in style- tote bag at my shower and LOVE it. Babies r u sells all the pump parts and accessories how ever I use the same ones over and over b/c I wash them right afterwards and put them back in my bag. I can fit all my pump parts, bottle of water, snacks, magazines..etc in the tote badg The pump itself sits in the coner of the bag and measure probably 4x3 inches (a cube). Its not noisy at all but it does have the distinct pumping sound. I second getting a hands free bra. This has be a god send. I work full time, and I can take my laptop to the lactation room, put on the bra and pump away and still can work. Even for home I can do my crafts or eat or flip throught the channels. I like the idea of saving money and making one, but this bra is strapless so at work all I have to do is lift my shirt to put it on. I dont have to take it all the way off to put the sports bra on.

Other supplies:
breastmilk bags
microwave sterilize bags for your pump parts I still wash them with hot soap and water when I get home, but this cleans them for the 3 times I pump at work each day
*nursing pads some women have to wear them all the time, I only wear them at night because I go 6 hours without feeding her. I see that you are lucky enough to be a SAHM but Ill leave all this up for those us that have to work and need some suggestions.

Bamboobies Nursing Pads for Breastfeeding | Reusable Breast Pads | Perfect Baby Shower Gifts | 4 Overnight Pairs https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007X5HU9O/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_7cZYCbNCT16FT

I love these, the inside is velour so it’s super soft. The blue overnight ones are pretty absorbent. I wear them overnight and my LO sleeps 9 hours.

I’ve had a couple friends use the Nursies When the Sun Shines book to night wean when their kids were 15-18 months ish! Seems to have worked well for them, I think that two made up a song for their toddler to help them understand that milkies only happen when the sun comes up now. I haven’t read it, but two of them are crunchy attachment parents, so it’s a gentle but effective approach.

I found it in the vitamin section at Walmart! I called a LC who suggested 3-4 capsules taken throughout the day. I also picked up these nifty microwave gel packs so I could use heat at other times than shower times. I found those at Walmart too, with the baby feeding stuff. Good luck!

Yay!!! More babies! Congratulations!!! Yes, it has happened to me. We weaned in one day. It was painful emotionally (for me). Fortunately and unfortunately, my mother helped me wean her but somehow got her on the bottle. -_- Thanks mom. I just told my daughter, she was 20 months old when we found out we were pregnant again, that it hurts mommy to nurse her and I had happened to get her the book "Nursies When the Sun Shines" a couple months before so I just used to read that to her. But instead of just "nursies at night", i told her that I had a baby growing inside of me (I love talking and explaining everything to my kids, they will learn about everything so they might as well learn it from me or with me.) and that baby was eating everything mommy was eating just like she was, but because that baby was eating as she was, mommy didn't have enough milk left over for her. So, we replaced nursing with cuddling and feet massages (My feet hurt and I thought her feet hurt as well) and I ended up creating a three year old monster that cannot fall asleep without a foot massage or a back rub.

Depending on how well your toddler understands stories, this book might be useful. I have friends who have night weaned successfully after reading it together with their toddlers for a week or two.

Nursies When the Sun Shines: http://www.amazon.com/Nursies-When-Shines-Katherine-Havener/dp/0615756425

I know that feeling! I have a bra on at all times (only relief is when I shower) to help control it. I also swear by these washable nursing pads that are super absorbent.

The Spectra is great! I had both the Medela PISA and the Spectra at first, but I was never able to get a letdown with the PISA. So I broke down and bought a second Spectra S2 (same as S1, but without the battery) so I wouldn’t have to carry it to and from work every day.

My pumping day is: Pump before work around 6am, then at work at 11 and 3. I bring flanges and other pump parts, 4 bottles, a pumping bra, and this cooler with ice pack. The cooler fits the Spectra bottles perfectly. In between pumping sessions at work I store the flanges in a clean ziplock bag in the fridge and wash them when I get home.

ETA: In the beginning I was pumping every three hours at work, but I was in the lucky position of pumping more than I needed and was able to drop a pump.

My baby is really uncomfortable with gas a lot of the day. While I'm still not sure the cause, we've had limited success in relieving gas with the Windii. It sounds barbarous, but it's really no worse than a baby thermometer in the butt. I will say that it only temporarily relieves gas for my LO. Within a few minutes, the gas is back, but I have heard stories that it works miracles for constipated babies. Might be worth a shot. Just have a diaper handy. It won't fix whatever is causing the constipation, but it might help it coming out. Good luck, Momma!

Carlson Labs D drops. One drop on my nipple once a day. So important! I have a serious auto immune disorder and worked with Autistic kiddos for years so I am very very sure to do what I can to prevent those things! the research is clear, this is important. When doctors are asked what supplements they take and are sure to give their kids it's Vitamin D!

http://www.amazon.com/Carlson-Liquid-Vitamin-Drops-drops/dp/B003BVIBNS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1348078704&sr=8-1&keywords=carlson+baby+d+drops

I just ordered this book:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0615756425?psc=1&ref=yo_pop_mb_pd_title

I have a 3 year old and I plan to be done by 4.

I originally had a goal of 6 months, haha.

Anyway this is for night. Instructions on the back of the book say to read for a couple weeks then explain that this is the night where the nursies (or whatever you call it) are going to sleep too.

Don’t feel bad, just always have a snack to offer for daytime breaks from nursing.

I believe the national weaning age is 4 according to the world health organization.

If I were you I would just do morning and night (since you will be home).

My son looks pretty young so I haven’t had weird looks. But I do say no and if he’s actually asking for milk it means he’s tired and we gotta go home for a nap.

I stopped doing on demand nursing around that age because I’m just tired haha. But he still nurses frequently at home. He definitely nurses a lot more when we are at home all day. And I stopped letting him nurse and watch tv at the same time (unless he’s sick).

If he wants milk while he’s watching a show I say ok but I’m turning off the tv! He gets to choose if he still wants it or to finish his show first.

Good luck!

http://kellymom.com/bf/normal/frequent-nursing/ have you seen this?

Also forgot to mention he should be going through a growth spurt soon where he will want to nurse all the time. Thats called cluster feeding and normal.
This book is awesome! I highly reccomend getting it http://www.amazon.ca/Womanly-Breastfeeding-Leche-League-International/dp/0345518446

I have 2 pumps so my work pump is just an old backpack. I do recommend this fridge though if you have a spot to plug it in at work! I bought instead of using the fridge in the break room.


https://www.amazon.com/Cooluli-Fridge-Electric-Cooler-Warmer/dp/B01G7IL3BS/ref=rtpb_1/144-5538555-7916037?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B01G7IL3BS&pd_rd_r=f949c458-165c-43fd-b8a1-9e6744edfaa7&pd_rd_w=syJkf&pd_rd_wg=1TS7Y&pf_rd_p=21bbe225-bec7-4ffd-975e-305bb58de271&pf_rd_r=993QD5ZXBCNVX3RT6ZVT&psc=1&refRID=993QD5ZXBCNVX3RT6ZVT

Also, not sure if you have a buy nothing or moms group in the area? I got my second pump for free through FB, or you can buy on eBay for cheap as well.

I feel you. I was a tank top kind of a gal before the baby came.

I wear these: Caramel Cantina 4 Pack Nursing... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075DP2ZFP?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Which are not too tight and very easy to nurse in
With these inside: Bamboobies Nursing Pads for... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007X5HU9O?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
They’re washable nursing pads and the insides are very soft. Don’t bother with the pink heart shaped ones, they’re too thin. The blue round ones are very absorbable.

My little had terrible gas during that time too. We figured out that I had oversupply issues, which was causing some of the gas. But I think he was just a gassy baby anyway. We used the Windi, and it was a HUGE help. They are kind of expensive, but were absolutely worth it for us. The gas should gradually get better on its own also, but a gassy baby sure makes for some miserable times!

The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding (La Leche League) recommends introducing a bottle around 3-4 weeks, to give you and your little one enough time to get breastfeeding relatively well established first. My SO and I introduced a bottle with our LO at 4 weeks and gave him a bottle a day for the remainder of my maternity leave (12 weeks). It's worked well, as I'm back to work now and he easily alternates between bottle during the day and breastfeeding when I'm home.

Enfamil has vitamin D drops, for some babies (including mine) they caused SEVERE tummy cramps- my little man who was an angel, would scream inconsolably for hours on end, I stopped that immediantly and started taking 4000IUs a day ot Vit. D so it would go thru the milk. I just ordered Carlson Ddrops Enfamil is a whole 1mL dropper full (nasty taste too) and the Ddrops is only 1 drop, that way I can put it right on my nipple before a feeding rather than shoving a dropper down his throat

good luck, sleep when you can, wish you the best!

My son was born in the middle of winter and we live on the East Coast. We didnt get out to see much sun for the first few months because of all the snow so I supplemented with these drops. They are super easy, just one drop on your nipple while he breastfeeds and that is enough for one day!

Sounds like you may need something like this. I haven't personally used them but i have seen a lot of moms on here recommend them.

I didn't choose to supplement with iron at all - I don't think that is necessary. I would do vitamin D though. I like the Carlson D drops for that. Just one drop on your nipple before nursing - easy peasy.

I got one of these and I’ve been really happy with it!

I bought this skip hop diaper bag and the medela bottle cooler bag . I found diaper bag at my local Home Goods for $20 and it fits the cooler and my Spectra S2 pump perfectly. I usually just leave the bag/pump at work and only bring home the washable parts and cooler daily.

Bamboobies worked for me! https://smile.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B007X5HU9O/ref=ya_aw_oh_bia_dp?ie=UTF8&psc=1
They would leak overnight but not in an hour or two. Take 2 sets and replace when soaked. :)

I ordered a 21mm on amazon
Also, If you are going to work- I grabbed these bottles which fit my spectra - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ZETWYLA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s01?ie=UTF8&th=1

I use the Lansinoh packs below.. I've also heard of using a diaper?

Lansinoh TheraPearl 3-in-1 Hot or Cold Breast Therapy Pack with Covers, 1 Pair (2 Count), Heating Pad and Ice Pack for Breastfeeding Relief, Nursing Essentials https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01J61VL9W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_GmruDbZ588PAQ

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ZETWYLA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s04?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Hopefully something works for you!

or try using lacti-cups! theyve been a huge saver for me!

https://www.amazon.com/Lacti-Cups-collectors-Breastfeeding-Breastmilk-flexible/dp/B00G8PKEVG

Also try the Milk Saver, it is easier to tuck into your shirt than the let down catcher.

I haven't gotten to try this yet but I can imagine it might work out if you're feeding while wearing a bra or shirt of some sort. Possibly stable enough if tucked inside something.

https://smile.amazon.com/Milkies-Milk-Saver-Breast-Collector-Storage/dp/B007HYL9TS/

hi! so originally we were using one i got at cvs with a 1 mL dropper, but it smelled and probably tasted horrible, and made baby spit up a few times after giving it. so i got one on amazon that is just one little drop, so i hover it over baby's mouth on the changing table and when it is about to drop i just tickle his cheek and he opens his mouth. it is such a small amount it must be a concentrated dose, but it works great and is so easy. here's the link.
https://www.amazon.com/Carlson-Laboratories-Super-Daily-Supplement/dp/B006J23VO0?th=1

Get a Milkies Milk Saver! It was so wonderful to passively collect all my extra milk from my other boob while baby was nursing :) https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B007HYL9TS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Honestly, there isn’t much you can do. It takes a few weeks for your nipples to toughen up. I think mine finally stopped bothering me around the end of week three beginning of week 4. My LO is now 10 weeks old and they only hurt when she grabs them with her razor talons. Some things you might try in addition to applying the nipple cream.

• Take some Tylenol for the soreness.
  
• Apply warm compress before nursing and use your fingers pressed around the nipple to help soften the breast and make the it easier for the baby to get a deep latch more quickly.
  
• Apply cool compress to breasts after nursing to decrease inflammation.
  
• If your nipples rubbing on the bra is painful you can use breast shells inside your bra.

you bet!

dont make a change now but in the future look into the milkies tray.
saved me many wasted ounces

i got a mini fridge for my desk.
my office provided fridges in the medical rooms but i felt weird leaving the milk unattended.

Cooluli Mini Fridge Electric Cooler and Warmer (4 Liter / 6 Can): AC/DC Portable Thermoelectric System w/ Exclusive On the Go USB Power Bank Option (White) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01G7IL3BS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_KPLRBbF7AWPEJ

You can buy it at most health food stores or here from Amazon!

I highly recommend The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding. It's a little crunchy in some parts, but does address everything from your milk coming in to going back to work, and extended nursing.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LSP1PE6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_B2-xDbMNM4W64

I wash with hot water and soap after each use too. I was taking everything home to run through the dishwasher at the end of the week, but I kept leaving bits at home so I bought these and have been sterilizing at the end of the day.

Pump first thing in the morning- if baby fed on the right side first, pump from the left.

If you are leaking, you can also get these shells - http://www.amazon.com/Philips-Avent-Comfort-Breast-Shell/dp/B000058DQJ which collect the leaking milk as you feed. Sometimes I have gotten 30ml in one feed from these!

I use this Medela Cooler Set and store pump parts in a Ziplock bag between sessions. I keep the cooler set and the Ziplock bag in a generic tote bag in the refrigerator at work. I wash everything when I get home.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00H5OI9XO/ref=mp_s_a_1_2_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1520704181&sr=8-2&keywords=medela+cold+pack&dpPl=1&dpID=41060u4AsFL&ref=plSrch

I have this and it keeps it cold for 12 hours

lacti-cups

I wear these all day long to catch my random letdowns and use the Haakaa during feedings.

Let me know how it works!

You can also try these https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00G8PKEVG/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1492789287&sr=8-1&keywords=breastmilk+collection+cups

Here is the desktop version of your link

I used the hakaa when babe was little and couldn’t kick it off. This milk saver might work for you— it fits right in your bra.
milkies milk saver

If you’re going to pump and breast feed in the same day, I cannot recommend the Bravado clip on pumping bra enough. It clips over any nursing bra (with shoulder clips) to turn it into a hands free pumping bra. For me, that means no bra changes throughout the day.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N1UMY7E/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_6d8DDbAPXF3KB

(Sorry for any weird formatting, I’m on mobile)

Lansinoh TheraPearl 3-in-1 Breast Therapy Pack: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0070767DU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_.Uj7BbQRTVG1S

I use those but anything like them would work.

My girl hates being on her stomach, I kinda tilt her on her side and lay back on an incline. She normally has her head on my arm.

I use these reusables http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002MN3JY2/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1417889867&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SY200_QL40

disposables were always uncomfortable to me and I started using these after I got thrush. I have 9 pair and change them after at least every-other feed and wash them in hot water every day. I've only leaked through them once.

Edit: I've also never had any trouble with keeping them in place. Having a more snug fitting bra or nursing tank might help.

Try this: https://youtu.be/-l5BpqllTLg deep latch technique

It’s the only thing that worked for me. Though sometimes my nipples still get sore, I slather them with lanolin cream and nursing ice packs https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01J61VL9W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_TjWsDb2MKXJSA

Our pediatrician recommended the Traditional Medicine brand so it's the only one I've used so far. She seemed to insinuate that they all tasted equally horrible though. Have you found that other brands taste different?

That definitely an annoying problem, one thing I did when I would leak everywhere with nursing is use one of these babies https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000058DQJ/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_INFIub0AX74PK

It would regularly catch 1oz of milk and I just added it to my frozen milk stash so it didn't Goto waste!

When my nipple was cracked and bleeding, my LC told me to apply a mixture of half polysporin (NOT neo!), half lanolin. She also recommended breast shells to keep my bra from irritating it further. I used this kind: Medela SoftShells for Sore Nipples https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LSP1PE6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_g72DybDMT1W36

It helped everything heal after just a couple of days even though I kept nursing on that side.

By out of control I mean that I think my body makes a lot of milk, too much milk, to be specific.

My daughter was born 4 weeks early and didn't learn to latch for 4 weeks so I pumped every 3 hours for the first month. I ended up donating 150 oz just from extra milk in those 4 weeks. I was "demanding" way more milk than my daughter was drinking. So once she was latching herself and I stopped pumping my supply was much higher than what she required, this (I'm 99% sure) led to the green poops and tummy issues.

Things I did to help get a bit normalized were block feeding, 6 hours per boob (ouch, but effective), and massaging my boob while she drank to sort of mix in the fat (a lactation consultant told me this is proven to help, not just making it up!) Doing that got us back to normal mustard yellow poops but I still choked her with a heavy letdown and soaked through shirts for a long time.

I just had my 2nd kid and he has only ever had boob and I haven't pumped an ounce (not a big fan based off last time!). Anyway, my supply still seems to be... very healthy. I wet through shirts constantly. I bought these cups to collect random milk spraying just so I could leave the house and not be a milk mess and one day I collected all the extra milk I was getting just from random let downs when I wasn't nursing and it was over a cup in a 10 hour period. So I still think my supply would be considered "over supply" but this time it doesn't seem to be having any ill effects on my son except that he seems bothered when I spray him and he has to gulp so much he is quite gassy from both ends. Poor guy.

It should be noted I'm very grateful that I'm able to produce milk. Low supply sounds heartbreaking and while over supply is annoying I certainly don't want to come across like I'm complaining or bragging.