https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 05 Apr 2026 21:18:42 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sudafed-to-dry-milk-up#post-2149909 Mon, 20 Apr 2015 12:07:47 +0000 HappyBaker 2149909@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Just wanted to say thanks for your advice and give an update - it's been 2 weeks since I posted, and I haven't pumped in over 60 hours! (I sort of feel like I should be at a Pumpers Anonymous meeting - Hi I'm HappyBaker and my last pump was 60 hours ago) haha. </p> <p>I took 4 Sudafed a day for the first week, and went from producing 12-14oz to 6ish, and then the next week I only took 2 a day since I was already producing so little. Cabbage leaves did feel amazing, but honestly the pain from engorgement is so much better than the pain from milk blisters/clogged ducts that I was getting, so it really hasn't been too bad. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sudafed-to-dry-milk-up#post-2133004 Sat, 04 Apr 2015 19:57:11 +0000 Mrs.ThinMint 2133004@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm sorry that it didn't help you much. https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sudafed-to-dry-milk-up#post-2132880 Sat, 04 Apr 2015 15:54:01 +0000 HappyBaker 2132880@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs.ThinMint: thanks that is so good to hear! I've actually been taking 4 lecithin a day for a few weeks and it hasn't helped at all. I'm just ready at this point! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sudafed-to-dry-milk-up#post-2132861 Sat, 04 Apr 2015 15:22:44 +0000 Mrs.ThinMint 2132861@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just pumped as I felt like I needed to. I tried not to empty every time. It was shockingly easy. If clogged ducts are the only reason you're wanting to stop breastfeeding maybe try taking the Lethicin and see if it helps? I understand if you're ready to be done though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sudafed-to-dry-milk-up#post-2132561 Sat, 04 Apr 2015 03:04:32 +0000 HappyBaker 2132561@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Pumpkin Pie: I'll definitely let you know!</p> <p>@Mrs.ThinMint: this is amazing! Did you also drop pumps or did the drying up just make you feel the need to pump less anyway? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sudafed-to-dry-milk-up#post-2132533 Fri, 03 Apr 2015 23:00:39 +0000 Mrs.ThinMint 2132533@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had horrible clogged ducts and mastitis. I took Sudafed for about a week and was completely dried up without much pain. I also really recommend taking Lethicin. It really helps prevent clogged ducts and was a totally game changer for me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sudafed-to-dry-milk-up#post-2132504 Fri, 03 Apr 2015 20:46:07 +0000 Trufflehunter 2132504@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If the sudafed has pseudoephedrine or phenylephrine in it I understand it should not be used while breastfeeding so I think you would need to pump and dump. Good luck drying up I hope it happens quickly for you :heart:</p> <p>Edited to say that pseudoephedrine can affect some mother's milk supply significantly. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sudafed-to-dry-milk-up#post-2132400 Fri, 03 Apr 2015 17:28:41 +0000 Pumpkin Pie 2132400@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@HappyBaker: let me know what works for you, and how it goes. I've been pumping for 6.5 months, and I want to be done, but I'm scared of the pain. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sudafed-to-dry-milk-up#post-2132265 Fri, 03 Apr 2015 14:59:45 +0000 blackbird 2132265@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@HappyBaker: mint sounds WAY more pleasant to drink than sage tea, LOL </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sudafed-to-dry-milk-up#post-2132257 Fri, 03 Apr 2015 14:56:10 +0000 HappyBaker 2132257@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks! I just went to the grocery store and bought cabbage, sudafed, Motrin and ice packs, ha! They didn't have sage tea I'll have to check elsewhere. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sudafed-to-dry-milk-up#post-2132255 Fri, 03 Apr 2015 14:54:34 +0000 BeachMama 2132255@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I switched to formula at 5 days pp and was pretty engorged at the time. I took Sudafed 2x daily and used bags of frozen corn on my breasts to help with the pain. It was pretty painful for 2-3 days, and after about a week or so I mostly dried up. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sudafed-to-dry-milk-up#post-2132212 Fri, 03 Apr 2015 13:58:53 +0000 lady grey 2132212@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@HappyBaker: I agree about the mint and sage. Start drinking lots of mint tea! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sudafed-to-dry-milk-up#post-2132107 Fri, 03 Apr 2015 12:36:51 +0000 ShootingStar 2132107@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I dried up really quickly after using Sudafed. While I was BFing I took a half dose at one point and was fine. But then a few months later I had a raging sinus infection and took the full dose for a couple days and that was pretty much it. I stopped getting engorged and I was able to stop BFing shortly after. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sudafed-to-dry-milk-up#post-2131813 Fri, 03 Apr 2015 08:34:30 +0000 Pumpkin Pie 2131813@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Someone told me putting cabbage leaves on your breast help decrease supply, though I don't know how that works. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sudafed-to-dry-milk-up#post-2131728 Fri, 03 Apr 2015 06:54:10 +0000 blackbird 2131728@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@HappyBaker: Not long but i was down to only making about 6-7 oz a day and pumping just a couple of times. The first 3 days were the hardest, and i just rubbed out some nodules in the shower, and by a week, i was completely, utterly dry. Nothing would come out. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sudafed-to-dry-milk-up#post-2131721 Fri, 03 Apr 2015 06:37:03 +0000 Rocker2014 2131721@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've heard that mint and sage can both major decrease supply - perhaps some stuffing and a mojito for dinner? :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sudafed-to-dry-milk-up#post-2131713 Fri, 03 Apr 2015 06:17:00 +0000 HappyBaker 2131713@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MapleMoose: oh i didn't realize it doesn't have that effect for everyone! </p> <p>@blackbird: that's what I'm thinking. How long did it take to dry up?</p> <p>I only am making 13 oz in a day at this point but am in pain 24 hours a day due to clogged nipples and ducts so I really can't imagine / am scared of how much it's going to hurt! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sudafed-to-dry-milk-up#post-2131704 Fri, 03 Apr 2015 05:48:11 +0000 blackbird 2131704@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I took it because I figured it couldnt hurt to dry me up! Full dose, 2x a day, also advil and ice/cabbage for the soreness </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sudafed-to-dry-milk-up#post-2131699 Fri, 03 Apr 2015 05:21:45 +0000 MapleMoose 2131699@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Kellymom says it's usually okay to use Sudafed while BF/EP. Apparently not everyone will experience a decrease in supply when taking it. I took it for a week due to a chest infection when LO2 was born and it didn't affect my supply at all.</p> <p><a href="http://kellymom.com/bf/can-i-breastfeed/meds/cold-remedy/#decongestants" rel="nofollow">http://kellymom.com/bf/can-i-breastfeed/meds/cold-remedy/#decongestants</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sudafed-to-dry-milk-up#post-2131688 Fri, 03 Apr 2015 03:26:07 +0000 HappyBaker 2131688@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>LO is 3 months old and I've been EPing the whole time but I just can't anymore. I've been dealing with clogged ducts /and milk blisters every day it seems and am terrified of the drying up process since I'm in so much pain already! I pump 4 times a day for 25 minutes. </p> <p>Can I take Sudafed for a few days/week before I start dropping pumps? Will that help and do you take full doses? Can you feed baby the milk or is it pump and dump? </p>