How do I stop my breast from leaking milk?

Question

I am starting school in a few days, I am 14 years old adn just had a baby girl named Lola who is 1 month old. But every time I go by water, or something that deals with water my breast get really heavy, and start to leak. I feed Lola when ever she is hungry, which is like every 2 or so hours. How can a prevent my breast from leakign milk?

Answer 1

Bind breast and apply pressure.

Answer 2

First off, I'll agree with the other moms in saying that you really can't stop the leaks as long as your breasts are still producing milk. Wearing breast pads will keep the milk from leaking through your clothing, though, but you must change them when they become wet. A moist environment is a breeding ground for bacteria and your nipples can get an infection if they are kept moist for long periods of time.

I had my baby 9 weeks ago, and I'm still having leaks all the time, but it is becoming more manageable... So, just bear with it and it won't be such a problem in the future!

Also, I hope you are planning to continue breastfeeding Lola. It won't be as easy now that you're back at school, but it's more than possible as long as you pump your breasts during the times that you are away. Pumping at regular intervals will keep your milk supply from diminishing, and as long as you put the milk you pump while at school in a refrigerator, you can save it to for the times Lola needs to be fed while you are at school. As for where to pump, I'm sure your school nurse/counselor can help you out with that and will be very supportive of you.

If you don't pump throughout the day, your milk will eventually dry up. If you do decide not to breastfeed anymore, atleast rejoice in the fact that you gave your Lola the absolute best start in this world by breastfeeding her for this first month.

Congratulations on your baby, and it's wonderful to see that you are going to continue with your schooling. I wish you and Lola all the best in life!

Answer 3

First of all, congrats to you and Lola! Even though I'm sure it must be difficult given your age and the fact that you're still in school, I'm VERY impressed by your perserverence and the fact that you're breastfeeding. Good for you!

What everyone else has said here is correct -- if you're breastfeeding, you can't help your breasts from leaking. I use washable cotton breastpads and have only ever leaked through when it's been longer than usual between feedings (i.e. first time my daughter slept through the night).

Talk to your school about when and where you can pump during the day. This will help to aleviate the extra milk when you have to go longer than usual between feedings. Make sure you have a fridge where you can label and store your breastmilk to feed Lola with when you're at school.

Continue to breastfeed on demand when you're home with Lola.

Congrats again and keep up the good work, Mommy!

Answer 4

Honey, you can't PREVENT or even STOP the milk from leaking. All you can do is get those nursing pads and wear them inside your bra. Change them often during the day to prevent leak throughs... just like you change pads or tampons for your period... you'll need to change your breast pads too. You're also going to have to bring a breast pump with you to school and pump during the day for her so that your milk doesn't dry up. Your school nurse or councilor should be able to help you in scheduling times and places for such an activity. Pumping will help slow down the leaking some. But it can also increase the amount of milk your body produces.

Check out this website also. You'll find a world of info on breastfeeding and everything relating to breastfeeding.

http://www.llli.org//

Good luck and God Bless you both!

Answer 5

I just had a baby boy and he is a month old..Because you feed her so much (which is health) your breast fill up with milk to replace what you have taken out..So your breast are naturally doing there job..I couldn't breastfeed and mine got engorged all you can do is wait till your milk regulates and they also have nursing pads..and when mine leaked they have these things that are like breast pads they are called lily pads and they are silicone and they go over your nipples to suppress the milk and keep them from leaking..So look into those and tell me how they work and if they help..Good luck!!!

Answer 6

You can't really stop it -- but you will leak a lot less over time.

Pressure on your breasts will slow things down -- try crossing your arms, hard.

In the meantime, you want a box of nursing pads. The "Lansinoh" brands are far and away the best out there; I've never leaked through them at all, and I was _very_ leaky for a while. Check the baby section of any drugstore or discount department store.

Answer 7

You have what they call a good let down. You can't stop it. Are you going to continue nursing? If not, the doctor can give you a shot to dry up your milk. If you do plan to continue nursing, you'll need to speak to your counselor about a place to express milk during the day and a sanitary place to store it, and adjusting your class schedule to express the milk.

There are nursing pads for your bra that are disposable. Try them.
I have my doubts about this question though. I've never heard of a 14 year old who opted for nursing. If you are serious, good for you. It is best for the baby.

Answer 8

buy breast pads and change them often between classes. they can hold a lot of milk! try pumping your milk before school, during lunch and after school to lessen the leakage. congrats on Lola!

Answer 9

press on your nipples for 30 seconds or so. It wont stop it completely though, you have to wear nursing pads until your milk regulates.

Answer 10

u cant make them stop until ur not breast-feeding anymore.. just buy breast pads.. take ur breast pump so u can empty them..