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Expert: - 7/28/2007


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I am having a difficult time getting in synch with my 2 month old's eating.  I produce a tremendous amount of milk.  My breasts are never empty and I have already had two clogged ducts.  I plan on giving him formula at some point.  What is the best way to both decrease and stop my milk supply and slowly introduce formula to him.  I have a pump. Is there a right time to pump?

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Hello Lori - Many women would be very jealous to have the overproduction you have :) But nature should help reset your supply based on the needs of your son and the amount he needs.  In the meantime, you can reduce your breast milk supply by supplying cold compresses to your breasts in between nursing session.  You can try the LaMa Bra www.lamabra.com . The bra will put the appropriate amount of pressure and form fitting gel packs on your breasts to help constrict the milk producing membranes and also will help relieve engorgement.

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Sue Ennis

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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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