what helps dry up breast milk? besides weaning baby?

Answer 1

This sounds wild, but I have heard that it works.
GOOD LUCK
http://www.babycenter.com/expert/baby/babybreastfeed/8921.html

Answer 2

Stimulation of the nipples produces a hormone called oxytocin. One of the functions of oxytocin is to stimulate the lactic glands to produce milk. Oxytocin will also tend to inhibit production of estrogen. Estrogen inhibits milk production. During pregnancy, the hormones produced by the growing fetus stop estrogen, and therefore milk is produced. The oxytocin after birth suppresses estrogen as well, and therefore keeps the milk flowing. Therefore, as long as the nipples are stimulated (ie by a suckling baby or by a breast pump) it is difficult to stop milk production.

A very low fat diet or losing weight should slow milk production. Perhaps estrogen supplements (which I wouldn't recommend) would work. Finally, taking soy and soy products, which contain
psuedo-estrogens, may cause a cessation of lactation.

Answer 3

Ive heard to wear a really tight bra and try not to stand under warm water in the shower because thats supposed to stimulate breast feeding i guess. so sorry u gotta go through this when i had my milk drying up i was painting my apartment!

Answer 4

The easiest remedy I know is to put crushed cabbage leaves (uncooked) in your bra for a day or two. Works really quickly, apparently.
Good luck to you!!

Answer 5

I used antihistamines to dry up, I've also heard of using cabbage leaves. good luck

Answer 6

This is an old wives tale, but some of my friends swear by it. Putting cabbage leaves in your bra..seriously :)

Answer 7

put cabbage leaf on your breast.
It dries out the milk.

Answer 8

you can go to your ob/gyn and ask for a shot or pills to clear up your milk

Answer 9

the only way is to stop feeding
it takes bout a week or two

Answer 10

wrap with ace bandage