Engorgement from Weaning Advice?

amother

Tue, Jan 27 2015, 4:14 pm

I'm in the process of weaning my toddler and am starting to feel engorged. I know pumping just stimulates more milk. What has worked for you to feel more comfortable and help reduce the milk?

smss

Tue, Jan 27 2015, 4:16 pm

cabbage leaves are supposed to work very well
you can try peppermint essential oil (diluted) topically on the breasts, but I wouldn't do that if you are still nursing, it isn't safe for babies.

rosebunch

Tue, Jan 27 2015, 5:06 pm

I pumped a bit just to relieve myself until the milk was gone. Also, hot showers help too.

Dolly1

Wed, Jan 28 2015, 3:32 am

cabbage leaves and hot showers

mili

Wed, Jan 28 2015, 3:51 am

When you start feeling full and sore just hand express (in a shower may be easier) till you fill comfortable (but still full) then ice packs or cold cabbage leaves for about 10-15mins. Can take ibuprofen if you feel pain, or get red areas to bring down local inflammation. Need to keep breasts quite full to tell your body to stop producing more milk