Is there a safe way to decrease supply?

Question

Are there foods, herbs, or techniques that help to decrease an oversupply? I am not trying to wean yet and don't want to lose my supply completely, but relief would be welcomed.

Answer

Try putting a couple whole cabbage leaves in your bra :)

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Cabbage leaves in the freezer then put them in your bra, when they cool down switch them out with a cold pair. Peppermint oil or peppermint tea, don't pump at all but I'm sure you already know that one. If your baby is over a year old you could try night weaning so they sleep thru the night when your supply is at its peak that way your supply lessens but your still nursing during the day since your not wanting to wean. I'm still nursing my 3.5 yo and 22 month old so I completely understand not wanting to wean 😍 i have oversupply and have block fed since my first was about 2-3 months old and it really helps keep it in check so your not bursting at the seams!

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I had over supply issues and used the block feeding method. It really helped to even things out. It is where you only feed on one breast for a block period of time. For example, all nursing sessions in a 4 hour block are on one side and then during the next block you only nurse on the other side.

Here is a link from kellymom that has j do on block feeding and other effective ways of managing over supply.

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How old is your baby? What kind of relief are you hoping for? I'm asking so I can give you better advice, not to be nosey or judgey :) Cabbage will help ease the discomfort of engorment but won't decrease your supply.

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I haven't had my baby yet so I haven't started breastfeeding. I guess this is more of a question for me and not really advice. What about pumping the extra and saving it for a rainy day? I hope I have a good supply when my baby is born.

Is there a safe way to decrease supply?

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