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How to stop Breast Milk?

I breatfed my daughter longer than most people. She was two and three months when I finally managed to stop completely. I struggled with her to completely give it up. The problem now is that its been about 7 months since I have completely stopped breastfeeding and I still have milk. It is not a lot of milk but it is still there! any advice or heard of this

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Answer #1

My wife was told by the OB/GYN that the best way to stop breasts from producing milk is to stop stimulation to the breast. Your body will should realize what is happening and stop production.

Answer #2

this happened to my mom alittle w/ my little sister.. she had to go to the doctors to get a shot that dried up her milk… she didnt wait 7 months tho…

Answer #3

It can take anywhere from a few weeks to a few month for you to dry up. I only breastfeed my son for a month, and it took me well over a month to stop leaking and engorging.

-Use cold compresses (cabbage leaves work good) -If you have to pump to relieve the pain, only pump enough to not be engorged, dont empty your breast.

  • Usually it’s best to wean off, then to stop cold turkey. If you wean off your body stops making as much and it’s easier.
  • Dont bind your breast, it makes it worse.
  • Dont put heating pads on your breast, it makes it worse. Hot showers make it worse also.
  • Dont wear clothing that will stimilate your nipples, that will cause you to produce more milk. -Talk to your doctor, they have pills now that are made to dry you up also.
Answer #4

Talk to your ob-gyn, and stay on top of exams.

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