Stopping breastfeeding
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With my second daughter I just slowed down breastfeeding and then just stopped all together. I would get engorged and it would hurt, but eventually I stopped getting engorged and the milk just dried up on its own. This is what chat GPT says: 1. Avoid Stimulation Don’t pump or hand express unless you’re extremely engorged and need to relieve pain (just enough to feel comfortable). Avoid nipple stimulation during showers or intimacy, since that can trigger letdown. 2. Cold Compresses Apply cold packs or chilled cabbage leaves to your breasts for 15–20 minutes several times a day. It helps reduce inflammation and milk production. 3. Tight (but not painful) Bra Wear a supportive sports bra to reduce movement and pressure on your breasts, which helps reduce milk production. Don’t bind too tightly—it can cause clogged ducts. 4. Drink Sage Tea Sage contains a natural form of estrogen that can help suppress milk supply. You can drink sage tea 2–3 times a day or use sag
You can drink sage tea 2–3 times a day or use sage extract (consult a provider before using extracts or oils). 5. Peppermint or Parsley Peppermint (like in strong tea or Altoids) and parsley (in large amounts) have been linked to reducing milk supply in some women. 6. Decongestants Over-the-counter decongestants like pseudoephedrine (Sudafed) can decrease milk supply. Always double-check with your doctor first, especially if you have any medical conditions.
7. Ibuprofen Helps relieve swelling, pain, and inflammation from engorgement. 8. Don’t Drain Your Breasts The more you empty them, the more your body thinks it needs to make. Only express if you’re in pain, and even then, just enough to relieve pressure. If your body makes a lot of milk, it may take a few days to a couple of weeks for the supply to stop completely, but combining these things can help move it along quicker.
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