Not breast feeding...

[rspdy]

Dear Mummies,

Does anyone know if doctor has medications to stop the breast milk production? I gave birth 4 days ago and tried to pump milk but it was too taxing on my neck and back Cos I had an accident before on my neck so I decided to stop breastfeeding..

But my breasts are so engorged now... :-( any idea if there are meds from doctor that can stop the milk production?

 

[pammaryanne]

Hi, my friend stop her breastfeeding by med. But she dun recommend as it will shrink your breast. She regretted taking the med as it really shrink it.

 

[mrsgg]

Have you considered pumping? At least it is more predictable and you have more control over your posture, plus the expressed milk would be a gd nutritional source for your baby.

I heard about western meds shrinking the breasts too. Cold cabbage compresses will relieve the breast engorgement. Foods like liver, ginseng, mint are all known to reduce milk supply. There are probably others but I never took special note as I strongly believe in giving breastmilk to our little ones, whether through direct latching or bottle feeding, as nothing is more nutritious than breastmilk.

 

[rspdy]

I've tried pumping but doesn't work.. The strain on the neck and back is too much.. :-( I tried the cabbage leaves though, seems to work a bit..

 

[tyla]

My EDD is in August but I cannot breastfeed due to the fact that I'm on epileptic medication. So, I just want to ask if I should ask the doctor for medicine to stop the production of breast milk or should I buy a pump and pump out the breast milk? I know breastfeeding helps in slimming down so I need the advice of other experienced mummies. Thank you so much.

 

[adlinzul]

Dear Mummies,

Does anyone know if doctor has medications to stop the breast milk production? I gave birth 4 days ago and tried to pump milk but it was too taxing on my neck and back Cos I had an accident before on my neck so I decided to stop breastfeeding..

But my breasts are so engorged now... :-( any idea if there are meds from doctor that can stop the milk production?

Hi mummy an alternative is using Peppermint Essential Oil. A natural way to stop the breastmilk

 

[Zoeyzzz]

Yes there's medication for that. Almost wanted to take it but my gynae asked me to leave it and don't squeeze or pump out. The milk production will slowly stop. If pain, apply cabbage around your breast for awhile. It helps! Beside, the medication is rather expensive.