How to wean off

I’m thinking of weaning off soon, but my boobs are always in pain every 2-3 hrs after each pump/latch. Am I supposed to just let my boobs leak and be in pain to wean off? Or are there less painful methods or ways to reduce pain while weaning off? #firsttimemom #PleaseAdvice

Canice

Happy mummy of our lil bee

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Before every pump, use hot compress / hot shower. After pump, use cold compress to slow down refilling rate. To cut supply gradually, place cold compress for more than 5 minutes, or as long as possible. Secondly, take lecithin to thin milk and avoid clogged ducts. Thirdly, stretch the time in between your pumps out. Can do gradually if you know your breasts will clog up fast.

Canice

Happy mummy of our lil bee

1y ago

Thank you for the advice! I’ll do that :)

When you wean off, you are to still pump till you know your milk has none left. You feel the pain perhaps you still have milk and hence cause little engorgement.

Canice

Happy mummy of our lil bee

1y ago

I see. I’ll take note, thanks!

Home Breastfeeding im thinking weaning off soon but boobs always in pain every 2 3 hrs after