Stopping milk production
Hello everyone,
My baby is 1 month and 8 days. I've been pumping only twice a day as I was doing mixed feeding since she was born.
I had very bad mastitis and decided to stop pumping and formula feed her exclusively.
I stopped pumping progressively since more than a week now and I still have milk leakage.
How long does it take to completely stop ?
Thanks
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@Susan thanks for your answer Susan ! I've not noticed any pain or swelling thankfully so I guess I'm on the right path. Just need to be a bit patient haha
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hmm, it can take a few days to a couple of weeks for your milk to fully dry up, but everyone's different, so just hang in there! I actually checked the 'Heal Baby Care App' for this and here's what it says: "It's common to experience milk leakage for a while after stopping pumping, especially if you've been pumping for a month. Typically, it can take a few days to a couple of weeks for your body to fully adjust and stop producing milk. To help ease the process, you can wear a supportive bra and apply cold compresses to reduce discomfort. Have you noticed any pain or swelling in your breasts since you stopped pumping?