https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 07 May 2026 20:02:00 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-does-the-engorgement-stop#post-1957018 Sun, 23 Nov 2014 19:01:45 +0000 blackbird 1957018@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>When I was down to 7 oz a day, it took a few days. I Used ice, Advil, and lots of sudafed </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-does-the-engorgement-stop#post-1956961 Sun, 23 Nov 2014 18:04:17 +0000 ScarletBegonia 1956961@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You can hand express a bit off each side as well, just enough to relieve the pressure... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-does-the-engorgement-stop#post-1956953 Sun, 23 Nov 2014 17:59:06 +0000 Dandelion 1956953@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>About a week or so. Use cabbage leaves. Freeze them and then let them wilt in your bra. They stink (so don't wear them to work) but they are effective! Relieves the pressure. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-does-the-engorgement-stop#post-1956950 Sun, 23 Nov 2014 17:57:54 +0000 artsyfartsy 1956950@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>T hasn't breastfed in 24 hours, and even then he had a tiny feed off of one side. So really it's been about 36 hours. He's not nursing enough off of me. Even when I wait all day between feeds he just isn't satisfied, especially after we introduced formula. It's frustrating and we have to get his weight up up up so we are done BFing</p> <p>I'm now starting to feel engorged. I forgot how bad this sucked! It's been months. Haha. When will my milk dry up completely? </p>