How to dry up fast

Re: How to dry up fast

• knottie4a0aa293e8967ab0 Newbie

  October 16 edited October 16

  Hi! Is there anything else you've tried since this post? (I'm noticing it was about a week ago). How old is your baby and how long did you attempt to breastfeed? I'm sorry to hear it's not working out but completely respect your decision. What led you to that conclusion if I can ask?
  
   What you try also depends on what you're comfortable with. First, try to slowly wean to avoid engorgement or mastitis. If your baby is still latching, space out and decrease feeds. for example, cut back on a feed or two per 24 hour period, and decrease the duration of the feed as well. then, gradually decrease feedings in a 24 hour period each week. If your baby isn't latching or feeding at all at the breast at this point, you will need to pump and gradually reduce the pumping sessions in the same way. this also gives you the ability to save that milk if you want to. 
  
  For a more natural approach, herbs may work best. If you want something fast and effective, you might try medication (consult with your doctor for sure to find which one might work best for you and note that some do have side effects. Ask your dr about those so you are aware before you begin taking them).  
  
  Usually it's a combination of different things that work best (e.g. gradually cutting back on feedings and reducing duration, + taking herbs which can help decrease milk supply). 
  
  Hopefully this was helpful. If it was, let me know! Or if you need more support I'm happy to check back in with you.
  
  Best wishes! 
  - Esther (lactation counselor in training)

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