Leaky nip nip

I am breastfeeding and pumping, always until empty (both boobies,) several times a day and throughout the night. I'm 6 months PP, first baby and with DDD sized melons on my chest!!!! I got a few questions for moms a like... 1) do you struggle with a leaking? (My left boob NEVER stops leaking!) 2) should I see a Dr or lactation consultant about this? (No discomfort or anything negative about my boob or milk supply other than it just leaks) 3) anyone leaking in the night when the baby starts to sleep through the night? (Even if I'm still pumping I leak MORE at night, I am a tummy sleeper) 4) how do I clean a mattress?! (I'm worried my mattress is going to start to smell like nasty milk soon if I don't clean up my LITERAL puddles of milk, I would get a liquid protection sheet thingy but can't afford it yet)
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Hello Uriah, I had similar problems until 6 months pp, but I stopped pumping more than required and my LO started solids around 6 months too. It gets better from here I promise 🥰 You can also fold an extra bedsheet where you sleep so your mattress doesn’t get wet.

1. Yep 😅 I use washable nursing pads against the nip and toilet paper behind it to catch the inevitable stray milk 2. Nah, it just comes with the territory unfortunately 3. mine isn’t there yet and I stopped pumping before my first hit that milestone so idk :( 4. no idea, but I recommend folding a towel underneath your regular fitted sheet. It’ll soak up a bunch and because it’s under the sheet, it’s less likely to be moved out of place! I do that for my toddler since she’s a wiggler and ends up leaking through her diaper at night a lot and I only have one waterproof protector for her bed 😔

I’m 6 months pp and have soaked through 2 tops today 😂 I use breast pads at night and wear a comfy supportive bra or bralette, collection cups are amazing as well because you can actually create a milk stash for the freezer x

Hiii I had similar issues! I used burping cloths!!! (Hated breast pads) I’d put it over top my nipple and tuck it under my non feeding boob and hold it there worked like a charm!

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