I delivered my baby 4 days a go. Now my breast milk is coming in and I am not going to breast feed. Pls Help?

Answer 1

I edited my answer because I realized it wasn't worth getting reported, I don't agree with you but you wouldn't agree with me either, so good luck and I hope you find the answer you are looking for.

Answer 2

Buy you some breast pads to put in your bra. Don't do anything that would stimulate your breasts and cause your milk to let down. It will eventually dry up on it's own but I have to say, it can be quite painful. Your breasts will get engorged, hard and feel hot. If at all possible, attempt breastfeeding. It's so healthy for the baby and it helps you get rid of pregnancy weight faster, helps your uterus shrink back to size faster, and gives you a bond with your baby that you will never forget or regret. Good luck. Congrats on the new little blessing!!!

Answer 3

You have to wait for it to dry up. Get some breast pads and use them 24 hours a day in a snug fitting bra. As for the person that said your uterus wouldn't go back to it's pre-pregnancy size, that is incorrect. The uterus will shrink back to it's pre-pregnancy size over the next 6 weeks. At this point you're probably not even concerned with your abs. I know I was just happy to not be pregnant anymore, I really didn't care what my abs were doing. When you decide to think about it keep in mind: if you had a flat stomach before and were in good shape it shouldn't be hard to tone up again. If your stomach wasn't flat before or you weren't in shape or if you gained a lot of baby weight it will take some work to get it down. If you had the unfortunate experience of having a C-section (I wouldn't recommend those to my worst enemy, they HURT), it will take a lot of work to get your tummy to the way you want it. Good luck, congrats on the baby, and be patient with the milk drying up. Prepare to be sticky quite a bit.

Answer 4

congrats on the baby!!! Breast feeding is the best thing and I think easier, but I was a military stay at home mom who had twins so Im partial because it was easier. Can you imagin the number of bottles, and the cost of formula! But seriously your breast milk will dry up with time. They have great pads that you can use in your bra (wal-mart) to help with leaks. Warm compress for pain. A good fitting bra is very important too. Call your local wic office for other help with lactation. Its free. And since your going to use formula you might qualify for formula voutures, milk for youself and other things they provide. Good luck.

Answer 5

Put cabbage leaves on your bra. Then have someone wrap you in ace bandages as tight as you can possibly stand it. I saw alot of people saw warm water but from what i recall of breastfeeding warm water stimulates milk production and cold water slows it down. Check into that for sure before you go standing under hot or warm water, I am 90% sure that warm stimulates milk production. You breast will hurt like hell for at least a week. They will get hard and stiff. It is one of the most painful things ever. You will be able to feel knots in your breasts, which is the milk drying up in the milk ducts. God that hurts.

Answer 6

It will come in and it will hurt for a week or perhaps a little longer. Wear a bra ALL the time.. when you are sleeping and everything. Also no hot showers because it will stimulate more milk production. If they get very painful you can wrap yourself with an ace bandage. It will get better just remember Bra all the time and no hot showers. Hope this helps some. Enjoy your baby!

Answer 7

Why aren't you breastfeeding?? It is the best thing for the baby and it's a lot easier and cheaper than formula. I hope you change your mind. You should go and look up some of the studies they have done on breast milk and how much better it is for your child.

Answer 8

specific it is going to, without situation! I had my toddler at 36 weeks and my milk got here in interior 3 days...it takes 3-5 days for it to come lower back in however the toddler is getting colostrum which feeds them in basic terms positive. the physique of strategies of exertions extremely triggers a "hormone" that shall we your physique comprehend which you're able to start up producing. additionally, having toddler breastfeed will help stimulate your milk production so there is not any situation.

Answer 9

Usually if you do not plan on breast feeding, the doctor will order a shot to dry up your milk. You need to contact your physician and let him/her know what is happening. Sometimes the milk will get backed up in the ducts and cause severe pain. Your breasts will remain sore and may have to be bound. You really need medical help!

Answer 10

there are a few things that you can do, or should i say that will help...
don't allow any hot water to hit your breast as this will make it come really quick,
don't stimulate your breast,
you can use (this is gonna sound/smell funny) cabbage leaves, it helps to dry the milk up,
there is a medicane that you can use, the doc will have to prescribe it.
and there's always the good ol breast pads.
hope this helps!!! and really, don't let the hot water hit them

Answer 11

Well you have two options

1) Breastfeed

2) Wait for your milk to dry up on it's own. Cabbage leaves and binding can help but it will still be weeks or months.

Can I appeal to your vanity? If you don't breastfeed your uterus will never return to it's pre-pregnancy size. Which may mean you never have a flat stomach again.

Did I mention breastfeeding is protective against breast cancer?

And breastfeeding is waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay easier than formula. All I used to have to take with me when I went out was a few diapers, wipes, a change pad and a few spit up blankets. Now of course my son is older and I need sippy cups, food, toys, seat belts, on and on. In the begining all I needed was this foldable change pad, everything fit in there.

Here are 101 reasons to breastfeed
http://www.promom.org/101/