I just need to have myself a pity party...our time has come where I need to stop breastfeeding my lo due to food allergies. Who has gone through stopping?? It's tough! And I really hate pumping but that what I have to do instead of weaning him
Thanks for the ideas...I've heard of the cabbage thing but just thought it was an old wives tale. How long until I "dry up"??? I'm going on 3 weeks now...it's decreased but still coming out. I'm pumping every 12-15 hours.
Thanks for the ideas...I've heard of the cabbage thing but just thought it was an old wives tale. How long until I "dry up"??? I'm going on 3 weeks now...it's decreased but still coming out. I'm pumping every 12-15 hours.
How much milk are you pumping off? Just enough to be comfortable or are you completely draining your breasts? I would just pump for 2-3 minutes, just enough so you aren't in pain.
Re: Trying to stop producing milk
Good luck!
So this sounds really weird, but put cabbage leaves on your boobs. It really works.
Take Sudafed or Benadryl. And wear a really tight sports bra.
How much milk are you pumping off? Just enough to be comfortable or are you completely draining your breasts? I would just pump for 2-3 minutes, just enough so you aren't in pain.