How to dry up breastmilk?

GsMommy111 · February 2010

I tried breastfeeding, but DS didn't really take to it, so I tried pumping, and my supply steadily decreased no matter what I tried. So now I have accepted it and have him on formula only. (I am glad that he got a solid month of breastmilk)

So now I need to dry up the remaining breastmilk. I asked my doc and she said to just ignore it. I haven't pumped for a week now and it hasn't dried up yet. Any idea how long this will take, or what I can do to dry it up faster? I've heard about cabbage in the bra and am wondering if that really works?

Thanks for any advice!

redhotchili83 · February 2010

I wore 2 sports bras 24/7 for about 5 days. It hurt really badly for a few days, but then it got much better. I can still get a few drops if i try, but for the most part Im dried up. I tried cabbage and didnt notice much relief.

sleepingbeauty825 · February 2010

The cabbage does relieve the engorgement a bit. Ice packs, and sudafed also helps. Some doctors suggest binding, some don't. Mine did and it still took about ten days for my milk to go away.