Re: breastfeeding/weaning

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I found, whenever I did have engorgement, for other reasons, that wearing the tightest bra I could squeeze into really helped- like a sports bra, as well as using cabbage leaves tucked into that bra (obviously, not when you're out and about). Another friend found that if she limited her liquids a little, it would help with engorgement.

Whatever you do, though, don't express anything- it'll just signal your breasts to keep on producing. I completely understand your fear of mastitis- I've had it twice, and there's just no way to describe how awful it was...

Try the tight bra, and the cabbage leaves. Also, there should be a lactation consultant on staff if you delivered at a hospital- you could call there and get some input, as well....

Good luck! Jessica

At Fri, 15 Feb 2002, kristan wrote: >
>I have recently, in the last three days, stopped nursing my 16 month
>old. We were down to one feeding a day, first thing in the morning and
>did not think I was producing much milk. Now my breasts are incredibly
>sore and engorged. Do I express a little to relieve the pain or will
>that continue to stimulate the milk production? I am suceptible to
>mastitis and do not want to go through that again. Any suggestions?

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