HOW TO DRY UP UR BREASTFEEDING

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Last Updated: Aug 16, 2013 | By Michelle Kulas
Several days after the birth of your baby, your breasts will
fill with milk in anticipation of feeding your child. If you have
decided not to breastfeed, you may experience pain and
swelling as your breasts become engorged with milk. It is
best to wait this period out and allow the milk to dry up
naturally, which can take up to two weeks, according to the
Disney website iParenting. In the meantime, you can
encourage your body to stop producing the milk that you do
not need and ease your discomfort.
Step 1
Wear a supportive bra, even at night if it makes you feel
more comfortable. The Baby Center website cautions new
moms against binding the breasts, as it may cause clogged
ducts leading to mastitis, which is an infection of the breast.
Step 2
Avoid touching your breasts. Any stimulation can cause a
milk let-down, which signals your body to make even more
milk. Turn your back to the shower stream, as warm water
running on your breasts may stimulate the let-down reflex.
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Step 3
Apply cold packs to your breasts. This will relieve both the
swelling and the pain of breast engorgement. Try bags of
frozen small vegetables, such as peas or corn, because they
will mold to the shape of your breast.
Step 4
Freeze or refrigerate cabbage leaves, and place a few in
each side of your bra. The cold will feel good, and the
cabbage may help dry up your milk sooner, according to
Baby Center.
Step 5
Take an over-the-counter pain reliever, such as ibuprofen or
acetaminophen, the Mayo Clinic advises. This will relieve the
pain and some of the swelling.
Step 6
Ask your doctor about a prescription medication to dry up
your milk sooner. These medications carry the risk of
serious side effects, including blood clots, low-blood
pressure and stroke, and are not prescribed routinely.
Warnings
If you notice the signs of mastitis, which include redness,
heat, pain, fever and fatigue, call your doctor right away.
You may need antibiotics to fight the infection.
Tips
If your engorged breasts are very painful and full, you can
express a small amount of milk to relieve some of the
pressure, says Baby Center. Be aware, however, that this
may lengthen the time that you produce milk.