How to stop breastfeeding ASAP when you have a lot of milk?

Question

I want and need to stop breastfeeding ASAP. I've been doing it for 6 weeks now and have a lot of milk to the point where my baby is choking on it. I also pump. I need to stop cold turkey. What can I do to help with engorgement and stop my breasts producing milk?

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Antihistamines can help dry you up.

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I need to stop ASAP as well and my doc told me to bind my breasts

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I was told peppermint essential oil. Dilute and rub directly on your breast is suppose to dry up your supply. I never tried it because I wanted to produce as much as I could, so, its still hearsay. And I have heard of a small handful of people being allergic to peppermint, so...

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Going through this now and it's awful!!!! Cabbage leaves help!!!!

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Stop pumping/breastfeeding if you want to stop producing.

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Cabbage leaves, and don't pump till your empty.. pump just a little bit to keep of engorgement

How to stop breastfeeding ASAP when you have a lot of milk?

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