Can you get engorged at 6 weeks?

[reren]

My 6 week old has been an enthusiastic eater since day one and i avoided being engorged early on cause he was feeding loads. Am still exclusively breast feeding and since yesterday boobs feel very full and uncomfortable and i keep feeling cold and shivery- though husband doesnt think i feel hot - need to find thermometer to check temp! Could i be engorged at this stage? Baby still feeding well and im feeling bit less sore after morning feed...any experience of this? Advice on managing? Im hoping this isnt mastitis? Really dont want to trek to gp! Hope this breastfeeding lark will soon get easier!

[Helen GV]

I get engorged if bubs isn't eating much (rare) and she is 14 weeks, so it's possible, but if you are worried then see a doc for sure

[sanity girl]

I still get engorged some mornings at 11 weeks (little one sleeps through the night :)) ) but not cold and shivery, so I would def check your temperature and if it continues see GP.

[Saffron]

Could you have a blocked duct? A warm bath should help. xx

[bumpy]

Also Sainsburys have some great reusable breast pads (in the nappy aisle) that you can have either hot or cold and work a treat for blocked ducts and so much easier to fit in your bra than a hot water bottle..!