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Expert: - 9/25/2007


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I am wondering how long will it be until me breast stop leaking? Its been 5 days that i havent had any engorgment. one breast still feels a little tender. ive tried sage tea, wrapping, working out, even cabbage. i asked my doc about a dry up pill she said there is no such thing.. Any suggestions?

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Hello Natasha - you may need more than 5 days to cease the production completely.  The time ranges greatly by individuals, and also depends on if and how you were breastfeeding.  I would make sure that you just restrict the movement with a comfortably tight bra for 2-3 days straight day and night (NOT too tight as that may cause ducts to clog).  Eliminating friction will help stop the triggers to produce more milk on top of the other things you've already tried.  Good luck!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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