how long will it take the milk to dry up after you stop breastfeeding?
2007-03-28 08:57:23 · 8 answers · asked by Sugars 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
I just stopped breastfeeding my third child (all my children were breastfeed), and it's taken about 3 weeks for me to completely stop wearing breast pads. I still leak if something is pressed tightly to my chest, like if i'm carrying a heavy box or the baby pressed against that side.
Make sure you stop gradually though to help with the discomfort, because if you don"t IT WILL HURT LIKE H*LL!
I kept the morning feeding a gave her a bottle for the midday feeding. It depends on what time of day you have the most milk.For every feeding you get rid of sub a bottle (but i'm sure you know this already). Wait at least 2-3 days to drop a feeding and keep the ones that you and your child get the most enjoyment from. Good Luck and try Advil for any discomfort you feel, it worked for me.
2007-03-28 09:08:24 · answer #1 · answered by Miss Lady 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Everyone's right - it "depends". But what it depends on is how often you're breast-feeding before you quit. If it's just once or twice a day for a quick suckle, it won't take long to dry up - 1-2 weeks at most. If you're feeding every two hours for 20 minutes, it will take a long time (months) and be generally harder for both you and your child(ren).
Gentle weaning is therefore preferred when possible.
2007-03-29 06:58:03 · answer #2 · answered by Wonderland 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I breast fed my son ....it took about 3 days for my milk to dry up.It is different with everyone but I would wager around 3-5 days.
2007-03-28 09:02:02 · answer #3 · answered by Sin 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
With my last child it took at least two months to completely dry up.
2007-03-28 09:51:08 · answer #4 · answered by Jennifer S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just went through this and it took about two weeks for it to completely dry up. I am sure it is completely different for each person though.
2007-03-28 09:06:29 · answer #5 · answered by lccscmaarschalk 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it can take up to between 1 to 3 months.
2007-03-28 09:00:38 · answer #6 · answered by ♥ Blessed 3 times ♥ 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
OHH A LONG TIME...IT TOOK ME LIKE 5 MONTHS AFTER 1 OF MY KIDS...THOUGHT I DONE TURNED INTO A COW!!
2007-03-28 09:02:09 · answer #7 · answered by got all I need 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it really depends...about 3 months
2007-03-28 10:27:18 · answer #8 · answered by ProudMama 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋