Do I need to express even though I’m not going to breastfeed

You will probably have to express at some points as your milk will naturally come in and you will feel uncomfortable. However milk production is done based on the demands of the baby, so as long as you just express enough to relieve pressure but don’t do it too often and only when necessary then you should stop producing

I didn’t breastfeed with my first and I didn’t express anything either (this was news to me) it was only painful for a day or 2 :) I just stuck frozen peas down my bra and had some painkillers xx

It will be uncomfortable for a few days but I would say don't express you want milk to dry up not for you to make more milk, take ibuprofen/paracetamol and hot or cold compress, you will need to take medication regularly to get rid of the pain, your breasts might feel lumpy as your milk ducts may get blocked during this time and some redness on your skin x

If you get a temperature during this time then you have an infection called mastitis and may need to see a Dr

Nope. Expressing would just make you produce more milk.

No x

I know mastitis, my husband is a farmer so deal with it in cows 🤣 he keeps making jokes about knowing how to help if I got it and I told him he won’t be coming near them 🤣

@Lea haha at least you know what it looks like, my partner isn't allowed near then anyway they are for feeding only in my house 🤣

🤣🤣🤣 fair play there!