AboutSue Ennis Expertise I am looking to support the segment of mothers that encounter engorgement issues that prevent them from continuing to breastfeeding, those that do not breastfeed or are ready to start weaning. As an aside, I wish to add that questions asked in terms of those not breastfeeding will not be given guilt for their choice. In many forums, including this one, there is currently no category developed for this "not breastfeeding" audience. I do believe that breastfeeding is best for both mother and child, however, I believe more strongly that there is a lack of support for the woman that for either personal or medical reasons cannot breastfeed.
My strengths would be in answering questions related to stopping breast milk production comfortably either right after delivery or after nursing their children for some time, reducing breast engorgement pain and dealing with overactive lactation. Questions I would not try to answer are those tied to emotional feelings as I feel many times women that don't/can't breastfeed struggle with it...and that should be directed to the appropriate counseling channel.
Experience I am the inventor and founder of LaMa Bra and for years have researched the human body functions, both in process and emotions/hormones to develop a bra to help mother slow or stop their breast milk.
Education/Credentials I hold a BS in General Biology, a MS in Human Nutrition and an MBA in Marketing.
Also, am the the founder of LaMa Bra found at http://www.lamabra.com that has helped many women with engorgement while breastfeeding and through stages of weaning when ready to stop breastfeeding.
Expert: Sue Ennis Date: 7/8/2008 Subject: How to stop feeding
Question My wife doesn't go to work outside and still breastfeeds our 19 months old son. Please tell us the ways to stop feeding now.
For the past one year, our son only drinks milk on her left breast for some reason. Does this have any medical implication for my wife?
Answer Hello Lenin - it does take some woman quite a while to complete stop their milk production and you may also notice a change in the consistency of the milk as well as the process slows which you mention. There are two critical things you'll need to do help stop the production all together. First, you want to restrict the movement of the breasts as any friction will stimulate the milk production cycle and any amount that is expressed or relased can trigger the production to replace that amount. The second thing that will help is to apply cold compresses as that will work to constrict the milk producing membranes. So using what you have, you may want to wear a tight (not binding) bra or sports bra solidly for a week or two to limit the movement. Also apply cold compresses for about 20 mintues 3 times a day ... many have used frozen peas or chilled cabbage leaves...or you can use the LaMa Bra bra designed for this purpose at http://www.lamabra.com which was designed to apply the appropriate pressure and also has soft form fitting cold packs that fit into the pockets inside the bra cups. A couple weeks of this solid routine and you should give nature the signal that it can stop producing milk.
As for the baby's feeding habits, her body will regulate the supply and produce what has been feed based on need. There should be no medical implications, but if there is even discomfort, a quick check at the doctors would be best.
