I want to stop expressing and ff

[zizii]

I express for day time feeds I don't have enough for night feeds so I ff. My LO has been doing very well with combi feeding

Now I've had enough of expressing I sound at least 2 hours trying to get 150mls!! It's ok currently as I'm staying with my mum but when I go back to my house it won't be a good idea!

So how do i stop my breasts producing milk? When I wake up in the morning they are rock hard this is the only time they feel full!

Also I'm sure my breasts are sagging any tips to stop this happening??

 

[naitken]

You stop taking milk out. That's how your body know not to produce any more milk.

 

[dizz]

If I had the cure to stop sagging breasts - I'd be rich.

As for stopping expressing - I cut down gradually over a longer period of time - dropping a pump at a time, then eventually went cold turkey when my breast pump died (thanks Avent!) - was painful for a few days, and a couple of times I needed to hand express a few drops in the shower just to take the edge of it, but it's just a case of waiting it out as best you can really - the more milk you take out, the more will be produced.

Putting cabbage leaves in the fridge to cool down and then putting them in your bra is meant to make it less uncomfortable but I didn't try this (couldn't be bothered to go buy a cabbage).

 

[jem77]

I slowly cut back on feedings. The first few days after I stopped completely were hell. I also used some cold gel packs onmy boobs. It helped a bit. Continue to wear breast pads in your bra. Leaking will continue. After a few days you will feel better.