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Need Solutions for Engorged Breasts
Asked by F.S. from Dallas
on March 5, 2008
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I just weaned my son and my body produces tons of milk. I've been pumping a little at a time to reduce pain (which was recommended after I weaned my other child). I ...
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- Just pump enough to relieve the pressure, no more or it will make the milk keep coming. After awhil if this hasn't helped , I think there may be a pill, but when I qu...
- ice packs work real good
- I have breast fed 6 children and a good solution is warm tea bags. Put 2 on each breast for about 20-30 minutes. Keep rewarming. It really helps.
Letting Milk Dry Up... How Long Does This Take??
Asked by R.D. from Richmond
on May 21, 2010
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I stopped BFing about 2 months ago, but I continued to pump every two hours. The last three weeks I have gradually been cutting out pumping sessions... until i only pu...
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- I used the belly band from my pregnancy and wrapped it tightly over my breasts over a sports bra. Worked great. I was dryed up in 2 days. You could try using a larg...
- To tell you the truth, they might not go back down to the size they were pre-pregnancy. Mine stayed larger, hubby didn't mind lol, but it gave me an excuse to go bra/c...
- Maybe try the old cabbage leaf trick. Fresh cool cabbage leaves in the bra changing out as the wither (about every 2 hours). Won't hurt to try and if it works YAY!! ...
What's the Best Way to "Dry Up" My Milk Supply?
Asked by A.K. from Charlotte
on December 10, 2006
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After not getting my milk supply to increase with herbs, I've decided to go ahead and accept that I'm not going to be able to feed my baby breastmilk alone. I decided ...
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- Hi A.! Congratulations on your baby girl! I had to bottle feed from day one and when my milk did come in I had to find a way to stop it! Nothing like a milk covered...
- Hi A., There used to be medication they could give you to stop milk production, there isn't any anymore. After you stop pumping, it will stop when it's ready. It ...
- As the other mom said, this is up to your body; they no longer prescribe meds or give the shot to dry it up. It can be a bit painful when the become a bit engorged; s...
Breasfeeding-drying Up
Asked by J.J. from Toledo
on August 3, 2007
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HELLPPP.. I am on day two of weaning. My daughter is doing very well however..i am in SO much pain and discomfort. I've beening icing and heating..i've even tried cabb...
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- Take a tube sock and fill it with rice. Put it in the freezer and then use it on your breasts. Sounds stupid but it works.
- First off, stop using the warm compresses..Even when you take a shower stand with your back to the water..Heat actually makes you let down more..Try binding your breas...
- Do not try and just quit. Your suppose to slowly stop. Just pump or left the baby nurse a little less everyday. I didn't have ANY problems! There was not much pain at ...
How Do I Stop Producing Breastmilk?
Asked by M.T. from Norfolk
on July 10, 2008
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My son has teeth coming in now. I want to stop breastfeeding so that he doesn't bite me. At his doctor's appointment yesterday, the doctor said that I can place the...
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- Hi M., What I did when I needed to stop producing was to pump, and wait a while. I'd let it get to the point of pain that I couldn't stand, and I'd pump again. D...
- Yes, supposedly the cabbage will work. But I am curious, why do you want to stop breastfeeding? Babes with teeth don't usually bite. My daughter tried to nibble for j...
- I have 2 kids also. A daughter 7 and a son 1 1/2. I breastfed the oldest, but not the baby. I had been told the cabbage leaf thing too...all it did was make a bad sm...
Still Producing Milk After 5 Months of Not B-feeding
Asked by S.H. from South Bend
on May 7, 2008
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I stopped breastfeeding my daughter around christmas time 07. It is now May 08 and although they dont feel engorged or anything like that, my breasts still have milk i...
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- I breastfed my son and stopped when he was 13 months old. I could still squeeze milk out when he was 3!! The good news is that it eventually stopped. If its actively l...
- You could try Parsley (the herb form in a capsule). This dried me up w/i a couple days.
- You are fine. I have been producing milk for over 9 years now though not enough to feed my kids for more than a few months. Doctors aren't sure exactly why but do say ...
Weening- Sore boobs-Help Please
Asked by L.R. from Dallas
on September 20, 2010
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So I gradually weened my 12 month old for a few weeks and he's done now but I'm so sore. It's not like I really have any milk left, the milk ducts are just so swollen ...
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- Sage tea worked well for me. You can buy the rubbed sage in the spice aisle. Make a tea with it and drink it a couple of times a day. It worked wonders. Do a searc...
- you can probably look it up online somewhere because I've never done it, but my sister does it all the time....she uses hot tea bags. The cabbage is probably a lot le...
- chilled cabbage leaves are amazing. You you just pull off the outside leaf. It looks like a little bowl, just cup it around your boob. it fits perfect. then put a bra ...
weaning..down To Only Pumping 2X a Day, Which Should I Stop Next?
Asked by J.A. from Nashville
on February 28, 2011
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I have weaned baby from the breast, and down to pumping at 6 am and 6 pm. which one should i cut next, or does it matter?
Also, I am going to try cabbage leaves....an...
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- When I did this I cut down the time on one session at a time for a week. The week interval was probably overkill but I had few issues with pain mostly some uncomforta...
- I don't think it really matters which one you stop first, and I'm sorry but I don't know anything about cabbage leaves, I just took a lot of hot showers, lol!
- Added - I actually can't remember if I wore them at night LOL! I wore them until I was no longer hard as a rock and engorged. Probably several days. Hope this helps...
Kind of Confused....
Asked by N.L. from Tampa
on August 2, 2010
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I'm trying to dry up my milk production after 6 months... I pumped since the beginning so I was told to start pumping less every day... The doctor also mentioned to us...
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- I agree with what everyone else said-FIRST do it gradually-supplement more, less nursing and do not pump. When I was completely done nursing I would only express small...
- I'm not sure if you are breastfeeding AND pumping...it sounded like you were only pumping to me in your question. If that is the case, I would pump for less time each ...
- the best relief I got was taking a warm shower and letting it leak out without pumping or anything. I did it when the pain was at it's worse and so I could sleep.
Engorgement Pain!
Asked by A.G. from Anchorage
on October 16, 2008
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Help! I have stoped breastfeeding my son and my breasts are completly engorged! It has been about 72 hours now without me pumping or feeding and I feel like my boobs a...
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- Sounds like you're trying everything. You CAN pump just enough to take the edge off, but it will take a little longer for your milk to dry if you pump at all. You'll h...
- I found that wearing a sports bra really helped. It is a very tight fit if you wear one from pre-pregnancy but the binding seems to help with the pain. Good luck
- Hi A.. Your best friend for the next 3 days is ice packs! Ice packs help reduce the swelling and feels good. A trick we used on the postpartum floor and lactation c...
