If you surpress your breastmilk for 2 weeks, can you ever get it back?

Answer 1

It really depends how good of a milk supply you already have. If you flow with no problems whatsoever, I would think that you would most likely be able to recover from a 2 week period however it will slow down quite a bit. I would also think that the father out you are from the birth of your child, the harder it would to get back into the routine of breastfeeding. You really didn't specify why you were needing the break so I'll guess with perhaps work or vacation? In that case, a sure way to maintain your ability to produce milk is to use a breast pump. The hand held ones work but not very well and they take a lot of time (I had one- Avent which cost around $50 and was a pain to use) but the electric ones work quite well (Medela is a good brand) and although nothing can substitute an actual feeding with your baby, the pumps to a good job. A lot of hospitals will rent them; otherwise they cost around $200 and up.

Hopefully this helps. Other suggestions are to drink lots of water and while you take a shower, stimulate your breasts but massaging them and getting some milk out. There is also this tea called "Organic Mother's Milk" that is supposed to promote healthy lactation. You can find it at most organic food stores and also online. I have found that it does work for me but then again, everyone is different.

Best of luck with this!

Answer 2

only 2 weeks? Yeah, good chance you can establish a full supply again.. Like the other answer said, massage, use a pump, and Fenugreek tea from the health food store can help.

*mom of five

Answer 3

You can, but it's kind of painful. You can begin massaging your breasts to encourage the milk supply. Or you can use a pump and do it that way. It's not completely guaranteed it will come back, but it's definitely possible.

Answer 4

Ouch!

Why would you want to?