How to stop breastfeeding?

[Snow Owl]

Well after lots of problems we moved onto combi feeding and pumping which really helped but I'm still having issues and I think we're at the end.

How do I stop tho? Do I just stop pumping and let it dry up or do I still pump a bit?

I'm expecting to leak alot!!!

 

[BabyHopeful2]

I want to know the answer to this too.

 

[RoseArcana]

I would suggest pumping less each day just so you are comfortable and less likely to get mastitis. Still trying to stop myself so not 100% sure.

 

[lch28]

i decreased the amount id pump till i got to one time a day, and then once i started noticing a decrease in supply i just stopped. (i went from getting 3-4 oz to less then 1) still leaking but its going away

 

[Ready4Babe]

Start to pump less and less. When I got to once a day I stopped completely. Then you need to bind yourself. Put on a couple sports bras and maybe even an ACE bandage...it needs to be as tight as you can stand it. Don't let hot water hit your boobs and don't stimulate the nipple at all. Take some pain meds because it is going to HURT! After about 2-3 days it should get loads better. The first 24 hours are the worst. Use ice packs if you need to.

 

[RoseArcana]

Sorry to say, but please don't bind yourself like PP said.. You could cause mastitis. Just ride it out after you stop pumping

 

[Alias]

Decrease a bit a day - For each bottle I introduced to DS, I pumped that feed but I reduced the amount each day by about 1oz. I'd do that for 3-4 days then stop. By the time I dropped his last feed I barely even had to do that, there was so little milk anyway. I didn't have any pain or discomfort because I reduced gradually. stopping cold turkey though can be painful.

 

[Snow Owl]

Hello ladies, just to report I went cold turkey as already had mastitis! Lol.

I just stopped and the first few days were painful now a week on its settled down.

Still a bit of leakage but pads contain it.

 

[socitycourty]

I had to go gradually as I had an oversupply. took over a week to stop and even then had a few bad days of pain.

glad you got sorted

 

[Baby2012]

I went cold turkey with some cabbage leaves and paracetamol. Boobs went rock hard for a day or two then were fine x

 

[flamingpanda]

The doctor told me to not touch them and wear a tight, supportive bra. Even with that it took weeks to completely dry up.