Switching to formula HOW DO I DRY UP SUPPLY?

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I’ve decided to give my baby formula.  She just wasn’t gaining the weight she needed to from my supply.  Anyone have experience of how to let your milk dry up. My breasts are full and hurt.  The only relief I can get is from pumping or letting her nurse for a short period. HELP!!

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My baby is the same way, and instead of just giving up I would recommend supplementing..that way baby gets more nutrients from mama and it helps their gut flora! I usually do 20 minutes on each boob, then either give my son pumped/self expressed milk from me or formula depending on what I have saved up. It’s a lot of work, and feedings usually take an hour or more, but the benefits are so much better! 
But I understand if you just want to give up, I’ve been there. I’ve cried with frustration because my son just can’t get enough. He constantly wants to eat. But in the long run it’s so worth it!

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Put frozen cabbage 🥬 on your breasts this helps dry it up and for the pain.  I did this with my other son I had ... now I’m breastfeeding 🤱🏻 my son that’s a week old today 👶🏻💙

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You can pump or hand express once a day just for a few minutes (I’m talking 2-5 min) to get a tiny bit of relief, but doing it often will just signal your body to continue to create supply. Definitely do NOT nurse or stimulate your nipples. I found the first two days were the worst and by a week I felt pretty normal again. Wear a supportive bra during the day and wear a sleep bra to bed. You will be sore and uncomfortable for a few days but it’ll pass. You can take IBProufen to help with pain and discomfort. It’s also said you can take Sudafed but I didn’t try that. Some say green cabbage leaves in your bra will help but not sure that’s true. Unfortunately theres no super quick way to dry it up, you just have to wait it out.

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Sage capsules and lots of strong peppermint tea. Both herbs sage and peppermint dry up milk supply very effectively. Even peppermint essential oil too. Dilute a few drops in carrier oil and rub onto your belly (not boobs). Xx

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Engorged not enforced lol

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I’m so glad someone posted about this, I’m considering stopping pumping all together too for the same reasons. I remember my doctor saying Benadryl will help dry up supply but I would definitely consult with dr before trying that option.

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I had to stop breastfeeding after just one day due to medications I have to take. The pain has been miserable.  I'm using cold cabbage leaves,  they do feel nice though I've just started so I don't know if they actually work.  I read online that starting an estrogen birth control will help. I can't do that because of a blood clot but maybe you can.  Also the site recommended peppermint and sage teas because they increase your estrogen,  again I'm not trying that. Good luck!

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It sucks but you just have to wait it out. To me it's one of the worst pains of having a child. I'm 8 days pp and finally getting some relief. Wear a tight sports bra, use nursing pads because you will leak some. My dr said I could take plain sudafed to help dry it up. Don't let the shower hit them as that will cause them to leak. Take Motrin for the pain it does help me a lot. Keep an eye out for signs of infection and call your dr or midwife If you think you have one.

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Put cabbage leaves in your bra, no idea how it works but it helps to relieve the discomfort

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You need to stop pumping and nursing all together hun and let it ride out. Will be a few days before your body stop producing x

Switching to formula HOW DO I DRY UP SUPPLY?

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