https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 21 Apr 2026 05:56:55 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-dry-up-milk-asap-without-risking-infection#post-1843255 Sun, 31 Aug 2014 00:26:48 +0000 lady grey 1843255@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Agree on the mint tea. You could also go on birth control. Also be aware that as you stop lactating you will have a big hormone shift. It's common to have some sleep disturbance and night sweats. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-dry-up-milk-asap-without-risking-infection#post-1843008 Sat, 30 Aug 2014 15:34:44 +0000 skibobrown 1843008@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't have much supply to begin with, so weaning wasn't terribly hard for me... but something that did help was to do a small amount of pumping with a hand pump when I felt really full. In my case, I was able to completely wean off of the hand pump within a week or so. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-dry-up-milk-asap-without-risking-infection#post-1842992 Sat, 30 Aug 2014 15:07:42 +0000 Mae 1842992@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Well I only pumped 3 times yesterday (down from 4) and the last session I left the suction on low rather than my usual medium. </p> <p>Woke up with a plugged duct. Boooo. </p> <p>I will be so glad when I'm done with this! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-dry-up-milk-asap-without-risking-infection#post-1842594 Fri, 29 Aug 2014 21:20:00 +0000 reverie 1842594@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had low supply too... I just stopped cold turkey. About 28 hours in I was a little sore, so I let the baby nurse (or in your case pump) to relieve pressure / tenderness. Then it was another 3 days before I did it again. Don't stay on the pump 20 minutes, just until you feel more comfortable! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-dry-up-milk-asap-without-risking-infection#post-1842589 Fri, 29 Aug 2014 21:12:36 +0000 winniebee 1842589@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mae: I just spaced them out - one day I did 5 hrs between pumps and the next 6-7 until I was only doing it on wakeup and bed time. Then just morning. It took me a month Bc I had a 40 oz A day supply but I think you could probably pump wean in a week. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-dry-up-milk-asap-without-risking-infection#post-1842584 Fri, 29 Aug 2014 21:06:20 +0000 Mae 1842584@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@twodoghouse: Thanks! I'll be excited when it's all done and Fia is doing well on the formula! I have a (probably irrational) fear that she is going to just stop drinking the formula and my milk will be dried up and I won't know what to do. But she's been doing really well with the nutramigen so I don't know why I'm worried about it!</p> <p>@Kemma: thanks &lt;3 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-dry-up-milk-asap-without-risking-infection#post-1842532 Fri, 29 Aug 2014 20:23:20 +0000 Kemma 1842532@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mae: I think I read somewhere that either sage or peppermint tea is good for drying up, you could also try wearing a really tight / compressive crop top and avoiding hot showers on your boobs.</p> <p>And can I just say that I really admire the way you're dealing with your LO's feeding issues (bf'ing included), you're doing awesome!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-dry-up-milk-asap-without-risking-infection#post-1842522 Fri, 29 Aug 2014 20:11:19 +0000 78h2o 1842522@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just stopped and had no issues. I was pumping 3x and nursing 1-2x...probably the same output. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-dry-up-milk-asap-without-risking-infection#post-1842503 Fri, 29 Aug 2014 19:52:25 +0000 twodoghouse 1842503@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Wow, I'm excited for you! I don't know anything about it, but I hope it goes well and you can avoid more plugged ducts!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-dry-up-milk-asap-without-risking-infection#post-1842453 Fri, 29 Aug 2014 18:33:19 +0000 pinkcupcake 1842453@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mae: That sounds like a good plan! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-dry-up-milk-asap-without-risking-infection#post-1842448 Fri, 29 Aug 2014 18:29:35 +0000 Mae 1842448@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Since I'm only pumping 4x/day now I'm thinking maybe just reducing a session every few days? I've only pumped twice so far today so I think I'll just do one more. And maybe do 3 for the next 2 days, then 3 days at 2, then 3 days at 1 and then done. Just over a week seems reasonable to me and hopefully my boobs comply :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-dry-up-milk-asap-without-risking-infection#post-1842445 Fri, 29 Aug 2014 18:27:24 +0000 pinkcupcake 1842445@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Decongestants (ex: Sudafed). I would still pump - not as frequently and not for very long - to avoid engorgement and mastitis. Maybe try dropping one pumping session per day? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-dry-up-milk-asap-without-risking-infection#post-1842442 Fri, 29 Aug 2014 18:25:56 +0000 JoyfulKiwi 1842442@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I dropped by minutes over the course of a week until my sessions were non-existent. It didn't take long and was painless. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-dry-up-milk-asap-without-risking-infection#post-1842438 Fri, 29 Aug 2014 18:22:51 +0000 Mrs. Tiger 1842438@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You could try adding hours in between pumping sessions I went from every 4 to 6, 8, then 12 for a couple of days and then I was done. I never took any meds. Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-dry-up-milk-asap-without-risking-infection#post-1842434 Fri, 29 Aug 2014 18:18:49 +0000 Mae 1842434@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Dandelion: @Applesandbananas: I've never felt uncomfortably full like... ever. Low supply I guess? But I'm just worried if I just stop I'll get a plugged duct and/or mastitis bc I am prone to plugged ducts. :/ </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-dry-up-milk-asap-without-risking-infection#post-1842430 Fri, 29 Aug 2014 18:10:17 +0000 Applesandbananas 1842430@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mae: I'd just hand express for comfort. I think if you're at 4 sessions yielding 12-14oz, you could get away with just hand expressing as needed! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-dry-up-milk-asap-without-risking-infection#post-1842428 Fri, 29 Aug 2014 18:09:31 +0000 Dandelion 1842428@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mae: just express a bit when you feel full, rather than do full nursing sessions. Your body will get the memo pretty quickly. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-dry-up-milk-asap-without-risking-infection#post-1842426 Fri, 29 Aug 2014 18:07:36 +0000 Mae 1842426@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Any tips on what to do about pumping? I mean I assume I don't just..... stop? How quickly can I try dropping pumps? And do I just drop sessions or sessions and also minutes? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-dry-up-milk-asap-without-risking-infection#post-1842424 Fri, 29 Aug 2014 18:02:25 +0000 ladybee 1842424@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I quit for the exact same reasons but LO was only 4 weeks. I took Sudafed like a nut. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-dry-up-milk-asap-without-risking-infection#post-1842423 Fri, 29 Aug 2014 18:00:15 +0000 Boheme 1842423@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Sudafed! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-dry-up-milk-asap-without-risking-infection#post-1842413 Fri, 29 Aug 2014 17:44:46 +0000 Dandelion 1842413@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@AmeliaBedilia: oh yes, No More Milk Tea worked for me, too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-dry-up-milk-asap-without-risking-infection#post-1842412 Fri, 29 Aug 2014 17:44:12 +0000 Dandelion 1842412@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Cabbage leaves. Freeze them and then let them wilt on your breasts. It works really well, but you will smell like coleslaw. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-dry-up-milk-asap-without-risking-infection#post-1842411 Fri, 29 Aug 2014 17:38:53 +0000 AmeliaBedilia 1842411@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Earth Mama Angel No more milk tea. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-dry-up-milk-asap-without-risking-infection#post-1842406 Fri, 29 Aug 2014 17:30:58 +0000 Applesandbananas 1842406@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Decongestants will dry you up pretty quickly. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-dry-up-milk-asap-without-risking-infection#post-1842404 Fri, 29 Aug 2014 17:27:39 +0000 Mae 1842404@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I currently pump 4 times/day for 20-30 min and get 12-14 oz/day. I think I want to stop like... Now. I just realized my baby is allergic to soy in addition to dairy and I'm just over this trial and error when she is doing great with 2/3 nutramigen already. But that means I think I don't want to give her any more milk at all, so i'd like to dry up ASAP without ending up with mastitis on a holiday weekend! Tips? </p>