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How can I reduce the pain when weaning my baby from breastfeeding
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You wanted to know what you can do to make the process of weaning less painful. And the best way to go about it is slowly. Cut out 1 feeding every 2 to 5 days, slowly decrease the amount of time that you either nurse or pump your baby during each nursing or pumping session, and slowly increase the amount of time between nursing and pumping sessions. In order to meet your baby's needs while your weaning, you need to replace that dropped feeding with a bottle of formula. And then if you still have a little bit of milk left, you can either choose to nurse or pump for the rest of the feedings that haven't been dropped yet. And if you choose to nurse your baby, then you'll probably have to supplement with formula afterwards, in case you're not making enough milk. If you choose to pump instead of nurse your baby for the feedings that haven't been dropped yet, then you can just replace all of your baby's feedings with formula, and then, again, just slowly increase the amount of time between pumping sessions, and slowly decrease the amount of time you pump each time. • And an important thing to keep in mind is that you don't want to pump until your breasts are emptied, because it's the emptying of your breast that stimulates your body to make more milk. So you only want to pump to the point where you're feeling comfortable - you don't feel full or sore. As you do this, your body will slowly get the message that it doesn't need to make milk anymore. And all in all, it will probably take 2 to 3 weeks, so expect it to take a while. If you're experiencing discomfort, you can try taking Motrin for the pain. Another thing you can try is taking over-the-counter decongestants that contain pseudoephedrine, because that decreases milk supply. And a lot of mothers find relief when they use cabbage leaves. Get a cabbage leaf, and chill it, or even room temperature is fine, and put it over each breast, and leave it there until it wilts. And studies have actually shown this decreases milk supply and also reduces the amount of discomfort that mothers feel while they're weaning or when they're engorged and trying to breastfeed their babies. • One thing you want to watch out for is clogged ducts and mastitis. So if your breasts become engorged and you don't just empty them to the point of comfort, then you can get clogged milk ducts, and you might notice a red tender spot on one side or the other. And if those ducts are not unclogged, then it can actually lead to mastitis, which is an infection of the breast tissue. And if you develop a fever, call your doctor right away, and they'll ask you more specific questions. After they've made sure that it truly is mastitis, they would prescribe an antibiotic to help you feel better. Good luck with everything, and if you have any other questions for me in the future, feel free to ask them on our Facebook page at / intermountainmoms , and recommend us to your friends and family too.
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