2007-03-28 09:06:49 · 14 answers · asked by sam 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Wrap an ace bandage around your chest at night for about 3 days and the milk will drain out. I know because that is what I did advised by my doctor.
2007-03-28 09:10:09 · answer #1 · answered by heidifrybarger 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Guess you can follow what the gals said about wrapping your breast. Don't stimulate breasts in any way. It may hurt really bad for a day or two. Can apply cool compresses. I'm from the old school that had a shot to dry up the milk. Which by the way did work nicely. My daughter however suffered for a couple of days really bad.
2007-03-28 16:17:07 · answer #2 · answered by peach 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are breastfeeding, slowly ween the baby off of the breast. Replace one feeding with a bottle every 2 days. Make sure the last feedings you stop are the morning and night feedings. If you are not breastfeeding, then just relax, it will eventually dry up... it may take up to two weeks. Take warm showers and massage your breast for about 5 minutes every night. That will help with pain. Good luck and hope it doesnt take long or hurt too bad.
2007-03-28 16:12:39 · answer #3 · answered by epiphanyofmylove 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you stop altogether you will need to pump or nurse when you become engorged just enough to release the pressure. If you dont you can get a breast infection. I have heard that is not fun! If you get a little knot in your breast apply a warm cloth over your breast and pump til its gone. If it doesn't go away in 24 hours call the Dr or it can get infected. Just pump when they are very heavy. It will take a couple of weeks
2007-03-28 16:20:20 · answer #4 · answered by samira 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You will want to transition your baby to formula very gradually. Start by replacing one feeding at a time so your child's stomach can get used to the new milk/formula. I cannot stress this enough - you could end up with one cranky baby should his/her stomach not digest the formula properly. When you're child is weaned, you can wear ace bandages as the others suggested. I wore two sports bras and that did the trick for me - it was easier to get on and off by myself. Try to avoid warm temps (sauna, hot shower, etc.) for a few days.
2007-03-28 16:28:43 · answer #5 · answered by Q Lady 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just stop breastfeeding or pumping. Also, even though it's hard, try not to get any warm water on them for awhile because that can make them produce milk for awhile. Be prepared for them to hurt too. I didn't breastfeed, but it took about a week for me to stop leaking milk everywhere.
2007-03-28 16:13:49 · answer #6 · answered by linedancer563 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You can't. Nothing safe will make you dry up any faster. They used to have some pills and a shot but they had a nice side effect called death.
So sadly if you choose to not use your milk you will just be in pain for a week or so, and even then have milk for a fair while.
2007-03-28 16:11:54 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
why don't you donate the extra milk to a local hospital? just pump it out, freeze it get in touch with the hospital and see about drop off. i realize that while this might be an inconvience for you, it will save newborns lives...just think about it.
ps. if they don't have a program at your hospital check online for a program there are tons.
2007-03-28 16:19:19 · answer #8 · answered by amandamoose 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
gradually. feed less often. every day or so skip a feeding. If you stop all at one you can get clogged milk ducts and they can get infected.
2007-03-28 16:11:51 · answer #9 · answered by jon jon's girl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Feed your husband the excess milk, but let him drink straight from the source, not a bottle. =-)
2007-03-28 16:14:57 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋