How do I stop the milk supply?

fruity · Nov 12th, 2009, 18:11 PM

As per my other thread, I am having to stop BF due to my baby having lactose intolerance. Her new formula is like a miracle cure so I need to get rid of the milk.

I have just been given an electric pump which is fab but I have reverted to the manual one as I don't want to stimulate production and I think the electric one is so effective it won't help get the milk to go.

My boobs are massive and hard, sore to touch. I have expressed a little, maybe 3oz each side this morning and tonight. Should I be emptying them? How do I get the milk to go and how long will it take? Will my boobs shrink as I am loving the 34GG's!!!

xelatib · Nov 12th, 2009, 18:51 PM

http://www.kellymom.com/bf/weaning/weaning_mom.html

You should pump just enough to relieve discomfort. Emptying your breasts will maintain/increase your supply. I've heard Cabbage leaves help, but I have not tried it myself. Ice can ease the discomfort as well.
Good luck!

LogansMama · Nov 13th, 2009, 20:30 PM

Your milk will dry up on its own...

The more you pump, the longer it will take.

Like the PP said - only pump enough to relieve discomfort. And I would even try to avoid that - unless they are REALLY hurting...

Nov 12th, 2009, 18:11 PM	#1
fruity Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 385	How do I stop the milk supply? As per my other thread, I am having to stop BF due to my baby having lactose intolerance. Her new formula is like a miracle cure so I need to get rid of the milk. I have just been given an electric pump which is fab but I have reverted to the manual one as I don't want to stimulate production and I think the electric one is so effective it won't help get the milk to go. My boobs are massive and hard, sore to touch. I have expressed a little, maybe 3oz each side this morning and tonight. Should I be emptying them? How do I get the milk to go and how long will it take? Will my boobs shrink as I am loving the 34GG's!!!

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xelatib Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Massachusetts, USA Posts: 113	http://www.kellymom.com/bf/weaning/weaning_mom.html You should pump just enough to relieve discomfort. Emptying your breasts will maintain/increase your supply. I've heard Cabbage leaves help, but I have not tried it myself. Ice can ease the discomfort as well. Good luck!

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LogansMama Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South Florida Posts: 2,835	Your milk will dry up on its own... The more you pump, the longer it will take. Like the PP said - only pump enough to relieve discomfort. And I would even try to avoid that - unless they are REALLY hurting...

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