shot to quit breastfeeding?

Question

is there a shot to quit producing milk in your breasts? i've heard there was but my doctor acted like it was horrible and said it would be better to stop on my own. of course it was a man and doesn't know how it feels to be engorged. can anyone tell me about the shot? pros and cons?

Answer 1

Why don't they give medicine to dry up milk anymore?
The shots and pills once used to prevent milk in the non nursing mother are no longer used because they had serious side effects including strokes and cancer. When medical providers stopped using drugs for drying up milk, lactation consultants went back into old medical texts to learn what was used before medication became available. Below are some tips to help you stop milk production safely and comfortably.

Bras Are For Support
If you are more comfortable, wear a good fitting, supportive bra. It should be tight enough to provide support but not so tight that it leaves marks or dents in breast tissue. A lacy sleep bra or a snug T-shirt can provide just the right amount of support. Do NOT bind your breasts. Breast binding can cause breast damage, interferes with your ability to breathe and is very painful.

General Comfort:
Avoid breast stimulation. When you shower, turn your back to the spray.
Apply ice packs for 10-20 minutes several times per day.
Take a pain reliever such as Tylenol (acetaminophen) or Advil (ibuprofen) as directed for the discomfort.
If the milk leaks, try bending forward with your bra off and let the milk leak out on its own. This may help relieve some of the pressure.
Call your medical provider if your temperature goes above 100.4 º F

My breasts are huge, hard and painful. What do I do now?

Cabbage Compresses
Published studies and anecdotal reports recommend using the leaves from the common cabbage, as a compress to reduce swelling and milk production. References to cabbage for drying milk date back to the late 1800ís. The natural ingredients in cabbage decrease tissue congestion by improving the blood flow in the area. Herbalists believe that cabbage has both antibiotic and anti irritant properties.
Cabbage is not recommended for individuals allergic to sulfa or cabbage, or if the skin is broken (i.e., cracked, bleeding or blistered nipples).
Instructions for use: Cabbage Cure
Instructions for use:
Remove the core and gently peel individual leaves away from the center of the head pulling outward. Try to avoid tearing the leaves, but it's OK if they shred a little.
Thoroughly wash the leaves.
Leaves can be chilled in the refrigerator for extra benefits. Cool compresses tend to relieve swelling more effectively warm compresses. Some mom's find that crushed ice over the cabbage leaves also helps. Note: Some cultures strongly believe that placing anything cold or cool on the breast ruins the milk (and some believe that cold exposure of the chest ruins the milk forever). These are merely cultural beliefs and have no basis in scientific fact yet need to be respected.
Just before use, crush the veins with a rolling pin or similar object or slice off the tops of the "veins" with a sharp knife.
Drape one or two leaves over each breast (cover ALL the engorged tissue, even swollen tissue under your arms).
Leave on until they become wilted, about 20 to 30 minutes

Sage
The common kitchen herb, Sage, when used as a tea, is a powerful agent for drying milk.
Instructions for use:
You can purchase sage tea at a health food store or make your own from powdered sage purchased at any grocery store: Use 1/8 or 1/4 teaspoon of powdered Sage in 1 cup of hot water.
Sage has a very strong flavor. You may want to sweeten the tea to hide the taste (or add something like Tang flavored drink mix).
Drink one of these teas every 4 or 6 hours. Usually 3 or 4 cups is enough to dry milk completely. Don't use this method if you are allergic to Sage.

Answer 2

I understand that it is very very painful when your breast are full of milk, when I had my twins 3 years ago I breast fed them for the first 2 weeks and couldn't continue because it was painful and I hated using the pump so I started pumping less and less and dealt with the pain for a few days. Pump it once the pains intolerable and then go a few more days. After awhile you'll start producing less and less milk and then it will stop all together. Sorry sweetie you may have to tuff it out. Stop breastfeeding though I'd use the pump if the baby's fine with formula this way you don't have to do it everyday.

Answer 3

When my grandma had her kids they gave every woman a shot to dry up her milk, but they recalled it a long time ago. She had her kids in the 60's and 70's and it wasn't the "norm" to breastfeed.

Hope that helps.

Good Luck.

Answer 4

you can stop producing milk if you stop breastfeeding. check on your diet don't go on soup. let the milk drip,put clean cloth to absorb.

Answer 5

The shots and pills were associated with strokes and cancer. you will dry up it will take some time.

Answer 6

Why don't you start a birth control pill because it dries it up.

Answer 7

i dont know,i wish you would do it naturally.
you can drink sage in your tea,this slows down the milk production