Any advice on quitting breast feeding??

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FTM. I’m 4 days postpartum and haven’t had much milk production. I started to pump to assist on upping my supply. The most I’ve gotten is 2oz in a 15min pump session from both breasts. 
Ive decided now that I want to no longer attempt breast feeding. 
I have a few large masses of milk in my breast that are hard and that I can feel. Any advice on feeling better and getting rid of the lumps??

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Two ounces is a TON for 4 days PP 😯 baby won’t even take that much in a single session at this point AND baby is MUCH more effective at removing milk than a pump. Stop if you want, but definitely don’t stop because of “lack of supply” because that’s not an issue here mama ♥️

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2 ounces seems like a lot after just 4 days PP! Basically just stop BFing and pumping and use compresses on your boobs.

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Frozen cabbage leaves and a tight sports bra

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2 Oz is plenty just FYI. Baby’s tummy is very very very tiny at first. Don’t quit just for this reason if you want to keep going. Your production sounds great.

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I’m pretty sure 2ounces is a lot in the beginning. And I just stopped and used warm cloth on the bulges and just pushed it towards my bipolar if you squeeze it out it makes more.

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You probably have clogged milk ducts which can make let down more difficult also. Try warm compresses on your boobs to relieve and open the ducts back up. Also massaging them helps as well. If they become unclogged that may also help more milk come out as well if you would decide to try again. 
Also- wearing bras with underwire or that are too tight can lead to the clogged ducts / those masses you are feeling. 
But the warm compresses use to help me a ton. If you don’t have anything to use as a warm compress you can use a warm water bottle or fill a sock with dry rice and microwave it for a few seconds and then lay them across your breasts. Hope this helps!

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I didn’t breast feed and my boobs are finally all better today! Here were the things that made it bare able:
Tight supportive bra
Peppermint oil - rub it on your breasts (not the nipple) as often as you need. It has a cooling property that feels relieving and it also dries up the milk. Put a drop or two in your water that you drink. 
Cold gel pack- helps with soothing the pain
Ibuprofen
Don’t let hot water directly hit your boobs in the shower. It promotes milk production. 
Altogether it took my milk supply 8 days to come in and then dry up. It was painful but I made it out in the other side today officially 🙌🏻

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You guys are also great! Thanks for the quick responses. This is such a journey being a part of the mom club.

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I once pumped for an hour and got half an ounce. It sucked. So I think you will be fine if you keep at it.

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Put warm compresses on your breast for 15 minutes then massage the hard lumps toward your nipple to get the milk moving. Frozen cabbage leaves will help dry up your supply and provide relief. It actually sounds like you have a decently established supply... 2oz at 4 days PP is alot (with my daughter I was only getting a half an oz at that point) and the pump will actually only access about 60% of your actual supply so I wouldn't suggest stopping everything all at once. Start by going down to 3 or 4 pumps/ feeds a day for a day or two then go to every 12 hours or so for a day or 2, then you can stop. If you notice your breasts getting red or warm make sure to see a doctor right away, you're more at risk for mastitis if you stop breastfeeding abruptly with an established supply.

Any advice on quitting breast feeding??

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