My baby stopped breastfeeding and I still haven't dried up entirely?

Question

My baby stopped breastfeeding cold-turkey at 5 months she's now 9 months and I still haven't dried up entirely, I leak two or three drops of sour smelling colostrum every few hours >_<
Is there something I can do to dry up the rest of the way?

Answer 1

I've known women who still have a few drops of milk a year after stopping brestfeeding. it will eventually stop.Don't stimulate production by trying to squeeze any out.just keep the nipple as clean and dry as you can.It smells sour as it is sitting in your bra with your body heat.If you are really worried ask your doctor about it. I doubt he would give you a medication unless it is giving you painful breasts and a temperature, but it doesn't hurt to ask if you are not sure :)

Answer 2

Try these

Place refrigerated cabbage leaves inside your bra for a couple of hours or till they wilt. Cabbage leaves have been used for years to help relieve engorgement. We do not know exactly why cabbage leaves help with engorgement but some researchers believe that there are substances in the cabbage that help to reduce swelling and inflammation. Break up the cabbage leaves so that there are no hard veins in them. Arrange them in your bra so they are comfortable and there are no hard spots pressing against your breast. Do not use cabbage leaves if you are allergic to cabbage or sulfa.

Use ice packs or frozen vegetables for compresses. Use cold compresses for twenty minutes a few times a day. Do not put ice or frozen veggies directly on your skin. Use a towel between the ice and skin. You may have used heat before to relieve discomfort; this is not advised for engorgement. Warm compresses may encourage your milk to let down and increase milk production.

Drink a few cups of sage tea daily. Sage has properties in it that inhibit milk production.

Do not restrict water intake. Some moms try to dry out milk by drinking less. Restricting your fluids will not reduce your engorgement and may lead to dehydration.

Answer 3

There's supposed to be a pill that your Dr can prescribe to you that can dry your milk up.I don't know what its called but my sister in law got it with each of her children after she no longer provided anough milk to sustain the baby's appetite....
Discuss it with your Dr he/she will know what its called and perhaps prescribe it to you...

Blessed Be,
M.G

Answer 4

Just starting pumping on a daily basis. It will eventually work.

Answer 5

ask your dr. It's been 13 yrs and I still leak.Seriously, I went to the dr. and they didn't do anything about it though.I'm used to it.