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Breastfeeding
Apply green cabbage leaves directly to your breasts, you can tuck them in your bra. ... If you're not feeding, your body will gradually stop producing milk. ...
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- Hi! The only thing cold cabbage will do is have an ice-like effect and make your breasts feel better if they are engorged. If you aren't engorged any, I would just sto...
- Hi J., I don't have personal experience with cabbage leaves but I do know of women that used them to help dry up their milk. I'm not sure why or how long it takes ...
- J....I know for myself, I just let my body take care of it...Your body will only produce what is needed and when the need diminishes...so will the milk. I always thou...
Weaning from Breastfeeding
Constricting or binding the breast only leads to medical problems. .... It also helps stop milk production which is why this method is not reccomended at ...
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- hi J., I was told that you start weaning the baby off slowly. The first feeding to stop giving is the one right before bed. To replace it with a bottle of water. A...
- Steamed veggies and soft fruits are good choices, also finely shredded meats. I'm not sure about the weaning but I will say that at a year kids are old enough to be e...
- Hi J., I don't know about the weaning part - I'm still nursing and not ready to give it up yet. As far as the feeding, my daughter is one month older than your...
Done Breastfeeding...How Do I Dry Up?
My Dr advised me that you may continue producing milk for as much as a year ... the pain of engorgement but I highly reccomend NOT binding your breasts. ...
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- I had leakage for a year after I finished nursing. My breasts gradually reduced to normal size but I would still experience occassional leaking. I did nurse my 3rd (f...
- My Obgyn told me that when I'm done breastfeeding my daughter to let her know and she will prescribe me a birth control with estrogen in it to help my milk dry up.
- I nursed less and less and tried to go as long in between as possible until I was finally able to go 24 hours. When I felt "full," I put cold packs on under my bra an...
Weaning and in MAJOR Pain. Need Some Advice!
My breasts are full and feel like solid rocks and are tender..." ... There is a tea made by Earth Mama, Angel Baby that helps stop milk production. ...
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- Weaning is not supposed to be cold turkey...it should be gradual, for both you and baby, better yet, you would follow child-led weaning. Check out kellymom.com and t...
- If I am correct in saying so, I believe there is a shot you can get from your OB to stop producing milk. I had to do as you said, take hot showers with it showering r...
- Cold cabbage leaves in the bra work and I don't know why....but Mammary PMG from Standard Process worked even better.
Advantages of Breastfeeding
Are you planning to stop nursing all together Regardless whatever breast milk you can get to him is great. I went back to work when my first child was 10 ...
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- Hi L., Are you planning to stop nursing all together? Regardless, whatever breast milk you can get to him is great. I went back to work when my first child wa...
- I agree with the other comments that breastfeeding for ANY amount of time is better than not doing it. You can absolutely pump and refrigerate and / or freeze breastm...
- sometimes you have to do what you have to do for your family. if going back to work is what works for yours, then know that you are making the best decision you can r...
Weaning
Bind with an ace bandage around your breasts. Bind around your back and across your breasts, tight enough to restrict milk from completely producing again, ...
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- A., I accidentally weaned my son when I stopped pumping at work. I went from pumping 3-4 times a day at work, to 1-2 times pumping at work, then to not pumping at all...
- A., There is no easy was to go through the whole engorgement process! Keep a tight bra on (sometimes even 2 sports bras helps) DO NOT PUMP!! This will help you wi...
- Hi, This message is actually for anybody who is going to respond... I just wanted to say that A. is asking for advice on HOW to wean, NOT whether she should be ...
How Long Will I Produce Milk After Weaning?
To eat a meal or go somewhere without having to stop and nurse a kid. lol ... not too constricting--binding is unhealthy and will cause clogged milk ducts. ...
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- I heard it could take up to a year, but every women is different. I never leaked after weaning my son. I was told if you feel engorgment at anytime to just pump to r...
- Hi T., Everyone is so different when it comes to being pregnant, giving birth, lactation and weaning. I didn't really leak after weaning per say, but I produced sma...
- I think this varies from mom to mom. Mine only took a couple weeks. That was after nursing about 22mo. The first week, I got engorged, then it quickly went away. T...
Seeking Advice on Lactation/latching Issues with 1 Month Old
Binding the breasts is a method used to cut milk supply, so make certain you're not ...... Okay stop with the formula. Just because you only pump 1-2 ounces ...
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- There's lots you can do.....Goat's Rue, alfalfa, more B vitamins, lots of water, and acupuncture worked really well for me. Let her suck whenever she wants (even if s...
- Okay stop with the formula. Just because you only pump 1-2 ounces doesn't mean she's only taking in 1-2 ounces. Babies are much more efficient than even the best pum...
- Try taking Fenugreek. You can get it in pill form at a health food store. It is supposed o help increase milk production. And if you are interested, taking alfalfa sup...
Still Leaking Breastmilk from Right Breast & Did Not Breast feed..daughter Is 1.
I have put cabbage & ice packs on my breast to try and dry the milk and it has ... worry too much about it...it will probably stop when you least expect it. ...
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- Hi K.. With a persistent breast symptom and a family history of breast disease, you might consult with a breast surgeon. Spend some time asking around for a referral...
- K., I am in the same boat as you. I have three children, never breast fed and have been leaking since my oldest was born and he is not 7. I do not leak enough ...
- I have no idea how to go about getting your milk to dry (mine stopped w/in a couple months after weaning my children), but I do have another thought for you... :o) Si...
3 Days Post C-section and Retaining Water & Engorged!!!! AGH!!!
You can always wrap your breast tightly with something binding to help with the pain. .... and day by day your breasts should stop producing as much. ...
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- Hi K., First off, call your OB-GYN right now, about all three issues, but especially the water retention. I had the same problem with the water retention after...
- CALL YOUR OBGYN!!!!! And make sure you tell them how you're feeling mentally.. They can give you some zolof or something to make you feel better!!!!
- K., my advice is to call your doctor asap. Good luck
