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Stopping to Breastfeed and Cabbage Leaves
I had to use cabbage leaves after I found out I could not breastfeed anymore. .... HELP!!! Engorged, in Pain and Need Help Weaning! ...
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- I put them in the freezer for a few minutes and kept them on ALL DAY LONG!!!!! OUCH!!!!
- If you put the cabbage in the fridge so it is cool it will help with the pain a little. Do it as often as you can stand it...there is no right or wrong way to do it. ...
- Hi G., When I had to wean, I called my nurses at the hospital who had taught me how to breastfeed. They are the ones who told me to use the cabbage leaves. The co...
Breast Engorgement - HELP!!
I had the same problem w/our other 2 children with Breast Engorgement. ... she said they gave her a shot to stop the production because she wasn't going to breast feed...maybe this was discontinued after the 80s, .... Help with Weaning ...
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- If you haven't already I was try to see a lactation consultant. They have lots of tricks and tips. Have you tried pumping a little before you nurse?
- I had trouble with that with both my older boys... my milk didnt come in until they were almost two weeks old! (go figure). The only thing that helped was to massage ...
- I was kinda confused by everyones responses. You said you are NOT breastfeeding. I didnt breastfeed with my children. I always found that you should leave the breast...
Done Weaning
I also put heat compresses so the engorgement pain won't be as painful. ... I had similar feelings for quite some time after weaning my daughter. ...
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- S., I am not sure exactly how long it will take to dry all the way. You could inquire to your OB-GYN for drying medications. They are out there and I think they are...
- My daughter just stopped one day on her own. She was down to feeding just at night and sometimes at nap time. She just up and quit. My breast are smaller than most ...
- I just went through this when DS was 14.5 months, but I work so I've been only nursing him once a day for two months now. It's been 3.5 weeks now and finally I am not...
Weaning from Breastfeeding
Sep 30, 2009 ... After they were feeling good about being so grown up, I told them as they got to ... You are engorged because you are weaning too quickly. ...
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- express some milk (pump or by hand) but not the entire amount from each side. over the course of a day or two, your body will take the hint that you don't need as muc...
- J., GOOD FOR YOU for putting your baby's health first!! Wow! As for the pain, try using a warm compress. To get both breasts at one time, try dunking a bath towel i...
- First of all, congratulations for breastfeeding your daughter from newborn to toddler! Now about the side effect of engorgement...Have you tried cold packs on your ch...
Advice on Weaning / Immunity Issues Following Weaning
Sep 3, 2009 ... I am going to admit, I weaned my son at 13 months and he had always been healthy as a horse - after I quit he did get a cold and later, an ear infection. ...
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- I have had similar swine flue worries since I just weaned my 18 month old fully this month. However, the fact is YOU have to have teh Swine Flu yourself in order to p...
- I had to stop nursing my first child when I got pregnant with the second child because due to hormones my breasts hurt terribly. Also I was too weak with morning sick...
- A friend of mine weaned her son at 1 year and she said she noticed a significant uptick in his illnesses. Nothing major, but got a lot more little colds and such than...
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Question About When Breasts Will Stop Leaking After Having Baby · 11 · HELP Engorged in Pain and Need Help Weaning · 52 · Im Leaking Milk What Do I Do ...
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- I would avoid the tight bra thing - it's a recipe for mastitis. The cabbage leaves to help. Also consider pumping (infrequently) to relieve engorgement - or nursing ...
- Since you have an older baby (right?) you may not have to do much. It depends how many feedings she was still getting from you, what her solid intake and other liquids...
- As far as drying up my sister chose not to breastfeed and placed cold cabbage in her bra for a few days i think (switching the leaves of course) and she highly recomme...
Weaning My 11 Month Old Baby
If you do decide to wean research how to do it properly so you dont get too engorged and end up with a breast infection Check out La Leche League's website ...
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- I'm not sure if I have enough information to specifically help you, but wanted you to know I feel for you and am here if you'd like to talk about it more. There may b...
- I just talked to my baby while trying to feed her the bottle. Very softly while praising her for doing so well taking the bottle. I just kept smiling at her and sayi...
- I have a friend whose Thyroid overacts when she is breastfeeding. Maybe you should get your thyroid looked at? She has similar symptoms to you.
When Does My Milk Supply Diminish?
Oct 27, 2009 ... Women are all different some can't breastfeed after 1 month and some ... I haven 't ever suddenly weaned like that (I went from 2x/day to 1x/day to .... Post Partum Engorgement (Not Breast Feeding)--any Other Suggestions? ...
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- My milk didn't run out until my second child was about 2 1/2. I stopped breast feeding him about 11 months. Women are all different some can't breastfeed after 1 mon...
- It took me about 2 weeks and i had to hand express a bit of milk during the day otherwise i was in a lot of pain. I would just squeeze a tiny bit of milk out and it h...
- Hi S. Call your OB/GYN and hear what he/she has to say about it. They can give you the best answer because every women experience is different.
What to Do When She Sleeps Through the Night?
pump just enough to relieve the engorgement. After a few nights of her sleeping through you will not have to pump anymore. Just a few nights of your body ...
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- Your breasts work by supply and demand. What my doc told me is if I did not need to feed, then don't pump either. It might be painful for a few days but it will go a...
- You probably shouldn't pump b/c it will signal your body to make more milk. If you can get through a few nights of discomfort, your body will eventually adjust. My dau...
- M., yep, get up and pump, but just pump until you are comfortable. Save that milk for her for when you go out on a date (I recommend one date night per week.) Your b...
Whats the Best Way to Wean from Nursing?
Cold turkey I found It's worse on the Mom engorgement and all But if he's ... moms it was a nice way to reconnect after coming home from work Good luck ...
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- B. - I stopped nursing my son at 15 months. For the last few months he nursed when I got home from work and before he went to bed. I nursed him about 1/2 hour before...
- Cold turkey, I found. It's worse on the Mom, engorgement and all. But if he's already taking a bottle you're a shoe in. Does he take a binky? I found that it helped, b...
- B., Are you considering weaning only because he's turning 1, because you're going to school, or because you both are ready? If he's only nursing at nap and bedtime, i...
