Hi,
My daughter is 7 months old and I have been expressing milk since the beginning, but recently, have been diagnosed with a form of arthritis and now have to take medication. My question is, how do I stop the milk flow? My doctor says cold turkey, just stop pumping, wear a tight bra, and use ice packs. Is this the only solution? And if it is, how long is the discomfort supposed to last? My boobs feel like 2 rocks on my chest! Any advise would be much appreciated, thanks in advance to everyone who replies.
Do it gradually!! If you've been pumping like you said, just pump enough so that you aren't full. To where you are just comfortable, but DO NOT drain the breast. That way you stay comfortable, but your body doesn't produce more milk. Keep doing this and eventually you shouldn't have to pump anymore. Good luck, take it slow.
I was advised to use sage tea by an older mother friend who nursed 6 babies and swears by it. I've never seen sage tea in stores, so I am guessing you would have to buy sage leaves in a bulk food section of a natural food store and brew them in a metal tea ball or buy those cotton tea bags
NO WAY,
the easiest way is to just not nurse, and when you feel full and sore,and tight PUMP and DUMP, it really should be easy, and i can't see you having to do it more than say once a day or even every other day. ANd don't pump til your dry,
just enough to eleviate and empty half way.
this way your only stimulating partially
M
Definitely cabbage leaves. One of my friends swore by it to dry up right after giving birth. I've been told in lacation & birthing classes that it helps with clogged ducts. They also said that if you used them continously it would help dry you up without so much discomfort. I always thought she was crazy but after doing some researching it seems to be true, can't hurt and how much does cabbage cost?
I would double check and make sure that you can not breast feed while you are taking your meds. Most drs will automaticlly tell you not to nurse while on a med when in reality it is safe. I would call your local Leche Leage Leader and ask to check the Medications and Mothers Milk book for you.
Blessings K.
Cabbage leaves worked for me both times. By a head of cabbage and tear leaves off and put them in the freezer. This way you get the comfort of the coldness (like an ice pack). The leaves, for what ever reason, totally take away the breast milk. Upside, it was all gone within 24 hrs. Down side, you stink, b/c once the milk is expressed (so to speak), the cabbage leaves start to smell.
