I stop breasdfeeding 2days ago. How can i stop producing milk?

Answer 1

If you are too uncomfortable you can ask your doctor for a prescription that will dry you up and ease the discomfort.

Answer 2

You will stop producing milk when you stop expressing it. The milk comes on demand. The more that is expressed from your nipples the more your body will produce to replace the milk that is lost. It will take a couple of weeks before your milk supply is completely dry. I just stopped breast feeding a month ago and stopped leaking milk just under 2 weeks after. Now Im back to normal again.

Answer 3

Breastfeeding works on a supply and demand basis. When you feed, your body sends signals to produce more milk. This can take a few days. When you stop completely, it can take a while for your body to cotton on to the fact there is no baby to feed anymore and for your milk to dry up. If you are really uncomfortable try a trip to the doctor for some tablets or if the medicinal route isnt for you just try a warm flannel to ease discomfort and try to wear good fitting bras. Do not express any milk no matter how tempting because that will encourage your body to make more.

Answer 4

Breast feeding works on a supple and demand theory. Your body will now stop producing milk if you have stopped feeding and expressing milk. It is important not to express any milk as this will encourage your body to produce more milk. If your breasts are painful and sore, you could try hot or cold flannels, savoy cabbage leaves from the fridge. It should start to settle very soon. Good luck.

Answer 5

Firstly you CAN get a pill that dries up the milk. NO it doesn't have any side effects!!!!! Secondly you can just stop expressing or breastfeeding. When your breasts feel full and sore then express just a little to ease the pain. Your breasts might still leak a little but not excessively for a couple of months. It really helps to wear a tight bra. My baby is 6 months old, I stopped breast feeding when she was 3 months old.

Good luck!

Answer 6

NO LIE!!!! When I had my first child my doctor asked would I be breastfeeding, I said no. She had me get a cabbage and bring it to the hospital. She placed a leaf on each breast and it stopped my milk flow. She told me to replace the leaf when it becomes saturated. I don't know what it was or how it happen but it was great, no pain and the milk stop producing within a couple of days (three to be exact).

Answer 7

You will naturally decrease milk production by not breast feeding anymore.. Just a few days to a week or so. Manipulate a little milk out when your getting real full, not all , some... Wear a tight fitting bra to support you.. Yes, it's OK to stop..Good Luck little Mommy

Answer 8

if u re still producing milk u shouldn't stop breast feeding. u do it gradually - u start feeding your baby less and less every day. and then in some period your milk will just stop producing. do not follow the advice to go to doctor and ask for a pill which will stop milk production - it is a hormone pill, has horrible side effects, u won't be in your normal state after many months after taking it. breastfeeding is a natural process, make it stop naturally

Answer 9

When I had my children. the last being 23 years ago we used to buy Epson Salts from the chemist. I think it was a teaspoon taken in a glass of water, Its not very pleasant but it works really quickly, within about 2 days. I dont know if you can still buy it but its worth a try. I had 5 children and it worked every time.

Answer 10

I am still in the process of breastfeeding, but my mother who had 10 of us, said that eventually your body will stop producing milk. It works on supply and demand. Once the demand is gone, the sypplu will eventually dry up. Be prepared, your breasts will first get really engorged, and may be painful for the first few days, but it will eventually get better, until its gone!

Answer 11

just dont be tempted to express, and wear your bra so your breasts are up so they wont leak as much, your might get the engorged and tender feeling you got when your milk 'came in' shortly after the birth, in a few days it will settle down, in about a week you wont notice it as much...you will still have milk if u squeeze your nipples, it just wont be evident..well done for breastfeeding btw, oh and another thing the tablets used to 'scatter' the milk were called quest, or kest laxatives, dont know if you still get them..good luck