If after birth and a mother chooses *not* to nurse how long does it take for the breasts to ease milk production and get back to normal?
2006-11-25 03:15:57 · 11 answers · asked by Craiova 5 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Each person is different, but if you don't start milk production (don't breastfeed at all) then it shouldn't take longer than a couple of weeks. Your body will produce what your baby needs, if they don't get that stimulation of your child suckling, then it stops fairly quickly. I think it took like a week for my sister after she decided she didn't really want to anymore.
2006-11-25 12:26:27 · answer #1 · answered by Crystal 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You've got some really good advice so far. As others have told you, there isn't really much you can do now to help once you have the baby. One thing I wanted to add was that you should stay hydrated as well. I've noticed the amount of water I need to drink has increased A LOT while I have been nursing. I noticed the same thing with my other two girls as well. I know there are so many things you can stress over while you are pregnant. Relax as much as you can. Don't stress if your milk doesn't come in right away. Mine took about 3-4 days each time and then when it did...I had a huge supply with no problems. Just because your mother had trouble doesn't mean you will. As far as I know, it isn't hereditary. Good luck with the rest of your pregnancy and your delivery.
2016-05-23 01:20:29 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It took between 1-2 weeks. You just have to make sure that when your breasts start to hurt, then you have to use ice packs and warm compresses and not express the milk. If you express any milk, it will take longer to stop. When I stopped nursing my son, I stopped have let down within 2 weeks, but I was still producing milk up through the end of his first year. I nursed him for 3 months.
2006-11-25 03:19:47 · answer #3 · answered by Meesh 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It could be quick or slow everyone is different, but if you choose not to nurse you should know that apart from feeding your baby nursing also does two other things
1: Helps burn your baby fat.
2: Stops your breasts from sagging badly
2006-11-25 03:29:18 · answer #4 · answered by MAMAZON 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
if choosing not to do it from the beginning it may take 2 weeks to a couple of months, but understand it may be a while to get back to "normal". all women are different so give your body time.
2006-11-25 04:38:58 · answer #5 · answered by kc 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Consider breastfeeding. You won't experience the discomfort of waiting for your milk to dry up and you'll spend quality feeding time creating a bond with your newborn baby.
2006-11-25 03:37:00 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you wear a tight bra...all the time (even in the shower and sleeping) it will take about a week.
2006-11-25 03:22:17 · answer #7 · answered by KathyS 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, since everyone is different it all depends on your body. For myself, it took probably about 3 months. Good luck. I know how you feel.
2006-11-25 03:19:42 · answer #8 · answered by Amanda A 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
when i stopped breast feeding, i stopped lactating and went back to normal in a week.
2006-11-25 03:17:08 · answer #9 · answered by A G 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it took me about 2 weeks, my doctor also said that if you put cabbage leaves in your bra that it will dry the milk up faster, but i didn't try it.
2006-11-25 03:23:50 · answer #10 · answered by stacyloaks 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋