New comments on 'Breast Milk Question'

New comment from ThisIsMelissa

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 12:12:02 -0500

Kelli, I already know that I have had high prolactin, but I'm controlled with meds.

ThisIsMelissa

New comment from Kelli

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 10:22:28 -0500

Melissa, have you had your prolactin levels checked? That could be an issue with ttc.....

Kelli

New comment from ♥Chrissy♥

Sat, 04 Oct 2008 23:08:10 -0500

I b/f my last baby till 12 months and it took 5 months for it to fully dry up,but I bet if you have never nursed him it wont take any longer than a few weeks :)

♥Chrissy♥

New comment from erink508

Sat, 04 Oct 2008 21:33:14 -0500

Hi Maria,

I started breastfeeding in the hospital but switched to all bottles by the time we went home.... I think it took about a month before it completely dried up - but there was only about 24-48 hrs where I was engorged and uncomfortable. As far as I know a tight bra or ace bandage won't help to dry up your milk, it will only help to keep "the girls" in place so you arent as sore if you are engorged. I slept without a bra once they stopped hurting and they still dried up! lol

erink508

New comment from ThisIsMelissa

Sat, 04 Oct 2008 20:24:38 -0500

Everyone is different.

I BF for 7 1/2 months and here I am, 18 months later and STILL have milk. For some people, it can take YEARS

ThisIsMelissa

New comment from Melissacharlton

Sat, 04 Oct 2008 19:56:52 -0500

Keller..I breast fed carleigh for 6 months it took about 2 1/2 weeks after to dry up..I just wore a tight bra...Now my twin sis never breast fed and had alot of milk the ace bandage was what REALLY helped her..I would try that!

good luck hun, can't wait to see more pics of the family!

Melissacharlton

New comment from LaRita

Sat, 04 Oct 2008 19:56:11 -0500

When I breast fed with my first. I was informed to go to the grocery store, steal a piece of cabbage leave and put them on each breast. Now I never did it... But I heard from not only my OB, but from some of the nurses it works great! I guess it is worth a try if it bothers ya. BTW, your little guy is gorgeous!!!. You and your husband did a great job there. Sorry if what I said sounds silly. But they say it is true.

LaRita

New comment from Keller0422

Sat, 04 Oct 2008 19:40:40 -0500

Thanks so much Thunder! I'm gonna look that up right now!

Keller0422

New comment from Thunder

Sat, 04 Oct 2008 19:38:39 -0500

I breastfed for 2 years, so when I stopped I was fortunate for them not to be engorged! There are herbs that you can take in capsule form for a fews days (sorry of forget the name of them) and it will dry them up. If you go into a PCC or Whole Foods, they should have them....

if you google herbs or foods that dry up breast milk - lots of info comes up!

Thunder

New comment from Keller0422

Sat, 04 Oct 2008 18:01:19 -0500

Thanks girls! I guess I will just keep the strapped in tight! Do you think wearing a sports bra is enough or should I get an ace bandage and wrap them up tight?

Keller0422

New comment from Kelli

Sat, 04 Oct 2008 16:03:38 -0500

I bf for 6 months and quit cold turkey...OUCH! It took me about 2 wks to dry up. And I wore tight bras and put cabbage leaves in from time to time. It will happen eventually.... :)

Kelli

New comment from jilly_ttc#3

Sat, 04 Oct 2008 15:55:49 -0500

I remember it took me a while to! I stopped b/f and i wanted them to dry up but was amazed i still had milk comming out weeks later! But they eventually dried up so hang in there.

jilly_ttc#3

New comment from oliver12

Sat, 04 Oct 2008 15:46:40 -0500

hi maria, i wish i knew the answer to this, but i don't. i only know my friend b/f for 3 months and then tapered off and then just stopped altogether and it took about 3 weeks for her milk to dry up. also, aren't there meds you can take to suppress the milk production? don't know if you want to go that route, but ... i thought there was.

did you produce some liquid before you gave birth? i get some clear liquid already.

oliver12

New comment from Amy2

Sat, 04 Oct 2008 13:17:41 -0500

It was a couple of weeks before my milk was completely gone. One thing I did, and this might sound funny but I think it helped, was I bought an ace bandage and had my husband tightly wrap my boobs (over my bra). Just an idea :) I even slept like this :(

Amy2

Breast Milk Question

Sat, 04 Oct 2008 10:57:44 -0500

Hi Everyone!

I was just wondering if anyone knows how long it takes for your breast milk to dry up? Jake is 2 weeks 1 day old and I have been wearing tight sports bras constantly hoping to dry them up. I thought my milk was gone so I started going to bed braless again but last night I woke up with leaking boobs! So I was wondering if anyone knows how long it takes for the milk to completely dry up? Thanks ladies and Dr.Q!

Keller0422