breast pain/swelling

meeky2006 · May 2015

Anyone knows what will help me with my breast pain and swelling. Im so uncomfortable and can't sleep. Im not breast feeding and need to know how long it takes for milk to dry up?

ALITAYLOR23 · May 2015

Maybe try a heating pad. I didn't breastfeed with my first and it lasted about a week of that pain then it started going away

orangecurls · May 2015

I've heard you could take a decongestant to help dry up. Also try cold compresses or ice packs (I bought
Lansinoh® THERAPEARL® 3-in-1 Breast Therapy gel packs at target) And tight sport bra. I've also read that cold cabbage leaves in your bra helps too, but I've only used the cold compresses.

keitlin415 · May 2015

Put some cabbage leaves in your bra. You could also pump a little bit for comfort - you could hand express if you don't have a pump. It will take about a week or so before they start to soften.

marms1987 · May 2015

I have been atruggling with it too, it mostly started when I started pumping and my supply increased. Nothing helps me except a warm shower.

chicago1985 · May 2015

Cold cabbage leaves feel so good!!

meeky2006 · June 2015

thanks everyone!!! Thecold compress and cabbage leaves gave me much relieve

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ilse03 · June 2015

is it cold cabbage leave and ice to relive pain , or to stop the milk flow ? because I'm also brestfeeding and experience some pain when my baby first latches on

keitlin415 · June 2015

@ilse03 Cold cabbage and ice are to relieve pain from swelling. Your nips will hurt for a while when baby first latches on, but it will get better, just give it a few weeks. Put Lanolin on your nipples after each feeding to help with the nipple pain.

duynguyen51 · June 2015

I took a Zyrtec one day because I had a nasty dry cough that lasted days. The next day my milk decreased significantly, it was not in my favor because I am breastfeeding and now my supply is still low.

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