cabbage?!!!

jcmommy

So I've decided I'm done with breast feeding but I need a way to dry up my milk. I hear putting cabbage leaves on your chest helps but do you put the raw leaves on or do you cook them first??

Any other suggestions on drying up your milk? Thanks

leslow

My doc had me just put them raw on with a tight bra

laura536

raw leaves, it's the cold that helps. Also, wear a tight bra and be ready because the engorgements HURTS!! As tempting as it is, don't use heat or let hot shower water run on your breasts, because that can keep milk coming in. Good luck!!

jcmommy

@leslow. @Laura536 thanks ladies. I'm going to buy it today but now I'm scared for the engorgement. I had it when my milk first came in and it hurt!

lilbit01_209

With my daughter I would actually hand pump a little out at a time for the engorgement. Not much just enough to relieve the major pain... and I used ice packs, more like really cold washcloths so they were softer.

survivormommie3

use soap on your nipples when you shower. slowly ween off or it might cause engorgement which in turn can cause mastitis.

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jcmommy

Ok, that makes me feel a little better. Thanks ladies.