How to make breast engorgement to go away?

Question

I had my daughter on Wednesday and I’m not breast feeding but my boobs are so swollen and hurt so bad I’ve been putting ice on them like crazy and avoiding hot showers and using supportive bras but can anyone tell me anything else that could work or when this will go away?

Answer

Learn to hand express and express JUST enough to feel comfortable

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Pump!!!! I had the same problem. I pump 2 times a day to get some relief. It really has helped so much!!

Answer

Pump little by little by massaging boobs
Cabbage leaves in the freezer than placed in on the breast 
Cold compress 
I went through that I know how you feel

Answer

Cabbage and ice packs

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A lactation consultant told me peppermint Altoids (3 of them, 4 times a day).  I only ate them maybe twice a day and was no longer full after about two days.

Answer

Cabbage leaves and Benadryl!

How to make breast engorgement to go away?

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