2007-02-22 08:42:06 · 11 answers · asked by preg24 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Pump and mix your breastmilk with formula and gradually add more formula until that's all there is. It should take about a week, then don't pump anymore. You'll be sore while your milk dries up. Good luck!
2007-02-22 08:50:31 · answer #1 · answered by emrobs 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
How long have you been breastfeeding? What are the reasons you want to stop? Are you planning on returning to work or having the baby away from you at certain times?
For me, my son had a very hard time breastfeeding and we tried very hard. We got support but for him and me it wasn't working.
Rather then stopping the breastmilk I pumped and bottle fed him breastmilk. We did this until just recently when he had a hard time with my milk and we had to switch him to soy.
To dry up i took the gradual path. I went from pumping every 1.5 hours to every 3 hours..then a few days later to every 5 hours and then a week later to every 8 hours..and finally every 10 and so on. It takes time, and can be painful but with patience you will dry up. You can continue to save the mlk you pump and bottle feed that if you choose. The gradual process gives you a week of time to change your mind too..you can start feeding or pumping more often if you change your mind or regret your decision in any way. In the mean time besure you have breast shields or something to put in your top because you will leak.
If you do not own a pump you can rent one for a good price or if you plan on future children maybe you would want to invest in one.
Hope that helps.
2007-02-22 09:13:53 · answer #2 · answered by blondefury37 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Think about it again. Then do some research about breastfeeding. Then think about it again. And again. Pause for a moment to breastfeed your baby. Then do some more research.
I don't know your situation, for all I know your baby is four years old and it's time, but in most cases when the mother is the one to initiate cutting off the baby's breastmilk, that baby is not ready yet. And for good reason -- your baby needs your breastmilk.
2007-02-22 08:58:58 · answer #3 · answered by calliope_13731 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I posted this before but here it goes:
Try cold cabbage compress, pull some green cabbage leaves, store them in the freezer and once frozen wrap around your breast for a couple of minutes, do this for a couple of days and your milk supply should decrease. I will contact your Lactation Consultant or La Leche League to avoid getting mastitis or engorgement which is very painful.
Also I won't lecture you on good breast milk is for you and your baby since I believe is a very personal decision, but remember that breast milk is filled with the perfect mix of nutrients for you baby, and it helps you to loose weight faster, give it a chance it's hard at the beginning but is like riding a bicycle, you get better the more you practice
Good luck to you and your baby
2007-02-22 08:53:35 · answer #4 · answered by Marcela 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Try gradualy weaning your baby of breastfeeding. Try a breast pump.Try giving your baby 2 to 3 breastmilk bottles a week while rotating with can milk.
2007-02-22 08:59:55 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Think again and don't stop.
Breastfeeding is a wonderful benefit you can give your child for only a limited time...enjoy it while you can.
2007-02-22 08:45:36 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
When I finally stopped with my daughter, my doctor told me to bind myself tight (like a snug sports bra w/extra staying power) because it would inhibit the milk ducts from filling up. It hurt - ok it hurt A LOT - but after 2 days my milk was completely gone.
My friend decided not to breastfeed at all, so while still in the hospital after delivery - the nurses bound her with ace bandages and her milk never came in.
2007-02-22 08:59:48 · answer #7 · answered by P. K. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i had to stop breastfeeding due to illness , it isn't easy , start gradually introducing a bottle little at a time , your babe will soon get used to it , to take away your milk you may need to see your doc for water tablets. above all don't feel guilty about it , i felt racked with guilt , mind, i had no choice. if I'm honest i would not have given up i loved feeding my son , but we all have our reasons.
2007-02-22 08:54:12 · answer #8 · answered by natalie s 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
boooooo @ silly girl's answer. don't let anyone tell you to keep doing it if you don't want to. yes, breastfeeding does benefit the baby (i breastfed my baby for 9 months) but your baby is going to eat regardless if its breatmilk or formula. all im saying is don't let people make you feel guilty if you choose to stop breastfeeding. its a CHOICE. whatever works for you and your baby.
2007-02-22 08:54:57 · answer #9 · answered by commando girl 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
well, they say to replace one feeding at a time. so that u can gradually take the feedings away and u don't become engorged.
another mother swears by going cold turkey.
its all up to u.
2007-02-22 08:47:36 · answer #10 · answered by Miki 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋