2007-01-17 12:40:15 · 10 answers · asked by understood306 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
um no you have to have the baby 1st, then a few days later the milk comes.
2007-01-17 12:45:40 · answer #1 · answered by Olivia's Mama 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, you can't do anything BEFORE the birth to stop your milk from coming. (Just like there is really nothing you can do before the birth to insure a good supply.) It is totally a hormonally-driven process in the first few days after the birth. Your milk will come in even if you don't plan to nurse. You will go through the inital engorgement no matter what. (So you might consider giving it a try for the first couple of days since you're going to have to go through the engorgement anyway. Even committing to nursing for the day or two you are in the hospital would be a huge benefit to your baby. That colostrum is SUPER packed with nutrients and immune factors and acts like baby's first immunization.) Cabbage leaves can be placed in your bra post-partum to help with engorgement. Bags of frozen peas make wonderful ice packs as well. Ibuprofen is fine for you to take for the swelling.
2007-01-17 12:48:15 · answer #2 · answered by momma2mingbu 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
WIC will sure help with that at least in providing milk. I don't know why the food stamps wouldn't cover formula. If you have information, doesn't it say what all you can use the food stamps for? Can't use for premade food, like can't get a roasted chicken but can buy a chicken to cook yourself. Is your formula separate and not include regular milk? You can probably call your local store and ask them and they don't even have to know your name. They know as they have to know when to ring it up. Or you can call wherever you get the food stamps and they will tell you. You either must just have had a child or jut gotten on WIC or you'd know already what they covered. So just call someone with food stamps or the local store and they should be able to tell you. I can't imagine it not being covered though.
2016-05-24 01:50:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used cabbage leaves with my first two children... It will do nothing until after the baby arrives... Cabbage leaves don't make drying up any faster it just helps reduce pain and engorgement... You are gonna need a very tight sports bra and plenty of cloth diapers to keep your clothes dry and to help prevent breast milk staining.... Good luck if you have any questions feel free to ask...
2007-01-17 13:07:46 · answer #4 · answered by secret agent lady 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My question back is...why is the WIC office telling you to dry up your milk? It is free food basically. If you do not want to b-feed, wait until after your colostrum comes in. Then, follow instructions for stopping. The cabbage leaves are for after - and they smell.
2007-01-17 13:03:01 · answer #5 · answered by RCJ 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
NO, your milk doesn't even come in until after you give birth. Do the cabbage leaves after that and it will help with soreness, but it will not help dry them.
2007-01-17 12:45:50 · answer #6 · answered by MAY 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Are you leaking milk already? cabbage leaves, frozen packs and tight fitting bras are all good ways to dry up milk. but it usually isnt 'in' until after the baby is born....just dont nurse the baby and you shouldnt be uncomfortable.
2007-01-17 12:46:31 · answer #7 · answered by motherhendoulas 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, your milk will come in around 2 to 3 days after you have your baby. You can try it then.
2007-01-17 12:43:56 · answer #8 · answered by Blondi 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've never heard of this happening before the baby. Let us know if it works.
2007-01-17 12:47:16 · answer #9 · answered by beckaboo79 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No idea, but best of luck to you.
2007-01-17 12:44:01 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋