25/05/2026
Third baby, third time dealing with oversupply. And every time, the same four things bring it under control.
If you’re dealing with engorgement, overactive letdown, baby choking or pulling off, frothy diapers, or soaking through nursing pads at night, you probably have oversupply. And while it sounds like a good problem to have, it comes with real challenges.
Here’s what I do: catch, block, position, latch.
Catch the milk on the side you’re not feeding from using a no-suction catcher. I use the Boon Trove milk catcher and love it. Suction tells your body to make more milk, so this part matters.
Block feed from one breast for a set chunk of time, anywhere from one to six hours depending on your supply. Don’t switch every ten minutes. Draining one breast fully calms the letdown on that side and signals the other breast to slow production.
Position yourself sidelying when you can. Gravity makes overactive letdown harder for baby to manage.
Latch management. When that first letdown hits, unlatch, cover, and press on your ni**le to slow the flow. It gets a little chaotic but it works.
This is about addressing the root cause, not just the symptoms. Your body will regulate if you give it the right signals.
Save this for when you need it, and send it to someone who’s struggling with oversupply right now.
Hi, I’m Kathleen and birth and postpartum doula and mom of 3. You didn’t answer by accident or hit follow and stick around for more content that helps you feel less overwhelmed in your postpartum.
