Overcoming Overactive Let-Down
November 4, 2006 by Angela White, J.D., breastfeeding counselor
Filed under breastfeeding stories, extended breastfeeding, nursing in public, toddler nursing
Today’s breastfeeding story comes from Hsien, a sling-wearin’, blog-writin’ mother of one. She tells about her experience with overactive let-down, plugged ducts, her son’s teething, and isolation as an expat in Japan:
“For almost four years, breastfeeding was an integral part of my family’s life. I was fortunate enough not to experience too many problems because I’d done a lot of research prior to giving birth, but here are a few memorable moments.
1. I had lots of milk to give in the first few months and an overactive let-down. For some bizarre reason, I thought it was important that my son …read more






