Cabbage breasts1

[HHenderson]

Has anyone used the cabbage to help sort things out while breast feeding?

I have been debating it for a week now and am not sure if I should. The website for it says its safe and doesnt affect your supply at all just reduces swelling around the ducts.

My breasts HURT, Im trying to have my LO feed 2-3 times on one breast to make sure shes getting the good milk out but my breasts are relentless and are so full of milk and hurt. I pump a bit but I dont want my breasts to get used to the extra flow thinking they need to keep producing.

Wouldnt be as bad if I had like a C cup but they are DDD now.

The website I was reading- https://www.lactationconsultant.info/cabbagecure.html

 

[sue_88]

Yes I stuck cabbage leaves in my bra at day 7. The pain eased after that, whether due to that or just getting used to it who knows!

 

[HHenderson]

Thanks for replying.

Im almost at 3 weeks. So how long and how much did you do it for?

 

[Berri]

My health nurse said that they can affect supply but who knows. I used them a couple of times and they were fine but then a friend suggested to me wetting a couple of nappies, popping them in the freezer and using them to ease the pain. Worked a treat! They nappies mold to your shape pretty well and don't make you smell!