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How do I stop breastfeeding?
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karennew
LIF Infant
Member since 3/06 234 total posts
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Karen
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How do I stop breastfeeding?
I've been bf'ing for 7 weeks and have had mastitis twice already. Now I have a huge abscess that is infected on my right breast that needs to be cut and drained on Monday. I've come to the conclusion that I want to stop bf'ing. DS usually only feeds on one breast and then I have to pump out the other one to avoid engorgement/infection. So it's a lot more work with bf'ing, pumping, washing bottles, etc. and I'm just sooo tired. My question is, is there a medication I can take to stop the milk production? How do people stop breastfeeding?
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Posted 8/3/07 8:35 AM  |
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pinkandblue
Our family is complete, maybe
Member since 9/05 32436 total posts
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Stephanie
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Re: How do I stop breastfeeding?
Posted by karennew
I've been bf'ing for 7 weeks and have had mastitis twice already. Now I have a huge abscess that is infected on my right breast that needs to be cut and drained on Monday. I've come to the conclusion that I want to stop bf'ing. DS usually only feeds on one breast and then I have to pump out the other one to avoid engorgement/infection. So it's a lot more work with bf'ing, pumping, washing bottles, etc. and I'm just sooo tired. My question is, is there a medication I can take to stop the milk production? How do people stop breastfeeding?
you should slowly wean in order to prevent engorgement....when I weaned, I eliminated one or two breastfeedings and then a few days later, eliminated a few more./ DD was completely weaned in about 2 weeks
good luck and feel better 
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| Posted 8/3/07 8:40 AM |
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JessieQ
Rest in Peace baby Rogan
Member since 6/07 1122 total posts
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Jessica
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Re: How do I stop breastfeeding?
Posted by stephanief
you should slowly wean in order to prevent engorgement....when I weaned, I eliminated one or two breastfeedings and then a few days later, eliminated a few more./ DD was completely weaned in about 2 weeks
good luck and feel better
I agree with this, plus wanted to add if they feel full and uncomfortable try a shower or a warm washcloth/compress. Don't pump to relieve pressure, that will just stimulate more milk. Sorry you had such a hard time, I know breastmilk is best, and  for making it almost 2 months- you gave him a great start- but I believe the most important thing is having a happy, healthy and well-rested mommy who can spend as much time with her baby as possible.
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| Posted 8/3/07 8:53 AM |
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JenBenMen
party of five
Member since 9/06 11343 total posts
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Jen
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Re: How do I stop breastfeeding?
I stopped cold turkey after 2 weeks and I developed a fever---dr said to take tylenol and I wrapped myself in gauze EXTREMELY tight!!
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| Posted 8/3/07 8:56 AM |
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