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Help me dry up

Kfran84Kfran84 member
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Okk... so I'm on my fourth round of mastitis. I got it twice when I first started BF when LO was 6 weeks and again at 8 weeks old. Now I've had it twice since I've started slowly weaning, at 11 months and now just a few days from a year old. 

I wanted to continue BF morning and night for LO, but I just can't do this mastitis thing again. I'm looking for tips to dry up... is peppermint tea my best bet? Cabbage leaves? Combo of both?

I feel bad for suddenly cutting LO off... any tips for the emotional process? I am dreading having him sit in my lap and pull on my shirt and me say no and hurt his feelings.


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Re: Help me dry up

  • CNYBride05CNYBride05 member
    Ouch! I've heard Sudafed/Benadryl can help. Sage and peppermint are known to decrease supply. I wouldn't cut LO off cold turkey though either. I hope you feel better asap!!
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