I wasn't actually "breast" feeding, but I was pumping my milk for my daughter because she had to have open-heart surgery and I could not immediately breast feed and I had to strictly monitor her intake with a feeding tube, but I just stopped pumping and my breasts feel like they're going to fall off. How long will it last?
2006-09-18 11:52:30 · 9 answers · asked by LiSa B 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
Isnt that a terrible feeling ARGH!!! To help with this apply cold compresses and do NOTHING to stimulate milk production/nipples etc... Wear a sports bra too. Hope this helps.
Oh and praying for your babys health, God Bless.
2006-09-18 11:57:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmmm could be up to 2 or 3 weeks. But thats tops! I didn't get engorged at all when I weaned my daughter, but I've had friends who were uncomfortable for a few days to 2 weeks. What they did was pump just a tiny bit, so the amount of milk being produced was gradually reduced instead of just completely stopping. I went from 3 feeds a day to 2 to 1 and then after we cut that last feed, I had no engorement at all. I still had milk for 2 weeks though!
2006-09-18 11:57:24 · answer #2 · answered by Sandi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would like to suggest that you do not stop pumping all at once, but to drop off gradually. For one reason it will give you less discomfort if you allow your breast to slow down milk production gradually. Also, the longer you provide breast milk, even if it is mixed with formula for a week or so, the better for your newborn. Try pumping cutting one feeding of breast milk every other day until your breasts will no longer be producing milk. it may take about 2 weeks if you had an abundant milk supply.
2006-09-18 12:55:01 · answer #3 · answered by maM Astar 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will last about 3-4 days, possibly a week. However, you can pump on occasion still to relieve some of the pressure. When I stopped breastfeeeding, I cut out most of my fluid intake. Which really helps. When you aren't as hydrated your body doesn't produce as much milk. Also keep the stimulation on your breasts to a minimal amount, because that also encourages more milk.
I hoped this helped!
2006-09-18 11:59:30 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
properly as each body is distinct i will't answer those questions wisely for you yet i will furnish you with some concepts on preventing the soreness. there's some concepts accessible a million) putting chilly cabbage leaves on your breasts 2) dip a flannel in chilly water, wring it out and then positioned it on your breasts 3) putting chilly gel packs on them 4) ingesting black espresso on a daily basis curiously facilitates to dry up the milk 5) curiously taking tylonol can help too desire this facilitates
2016-11-27 23:20:01 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you trying to dry up? I did in 2 days, and I really got to the point of wanting relief. But, stick to it , don't pump,and it will be over soon. If you start pumping you will have to start the entire process over....believe me ,they won't fall off !
2006-09-18 11:57:20 · answer #6 · answered by Scorpius59 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every womans different, I had to pump too, and I didnt think these bombs were ever gonna dry up, THEY HURT!!!!
I was 44DDD before pregnancy, gained 80 lbs with pregnancy, had TON'S of milk. My babies didnt latch on because of my size.
I wanted these thangs chopped OFF back then!!! Well I still do.
2006-09-18 11:57:12 · answer #7 · answered by KittyMom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
for me at least 1 to 2 weeks until it completely went away
2006-09-18 11:57:14 · answer #8 · answered by adi23 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1 week for me.
2006-09-18 12:00:51 · answer #9 · answered by shaylee b 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋