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after effects on our body when we stop breast feeding

Discussion in 'Breast Feeding' started by sweety109, Jan 22, 2014.

  1. sweety109

    sweety109 Junior IL'ite

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    Hi IL's
    my son has turned two this month and since two days my son has not breastfed as i have a plan to stop it.it was quite a manageable job to stop him from drinking :)Alhamdulillah! now what i would like to know is how many days will it take for me to dry up the milk.my breasts have engorged and it is a bit painful to touch.for how long will it be?
    can anyone have any suggestion or has undergone this?:-(
     
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  2. Dinny

    Dinny IL Hall of Fame

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    It's not unusual for your breasts to continue to make some milk for a while, even with gradual weaning. This can lead to slight engorgement and discomfort for a period of time, but it will gradually go away. If you still feel as though you have a lot of milk, try drinking sage tea (two cups a day) to help dry up your milk, or place fresh green cabbage leaves over your breasts inside your bra, changing them when they wilt, until your breasts are completely soft again.
     
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