Kids grow up and are not so much in need of breastfeeding. This usually happens when the child is 1.5-2 years old. But it happens that for some reason you need to stop breastfeeding much earlier. It could be a mother’s illness or an early exit to work. In any case, the woman faces the question of how to stop feeding and how to properly pull the breast? The main thing is that it be painless for both participants in the process.
Be sure to consult a doctor. Of course, standard methods for weaning a baby from the breast do not exist. It all depends on physical and psychological factors. It is important to do this so that there are no consequences for the health of the mother.
The first thing to do is pull the chest so that milk production stops. If possible, it is better to choose the moment when the body itself reduces the production and quality of milk. It can be determined by some factors. Firstly, it usually occurs when the child is between the ages of 1.5-2. Milk at this moment is more like colostrum in its composition. A large number of antibodies and hormones contained in it, prepare the child for self-nutrition and strengthen his immunity. This is the right time, because children are better able to tolerate excommunication and are less sick, thanks to the reserves made by the body until this moment. This fact is scientifically proven.
So, how to pull the chest? Be sure to decant the remaining milk. Immediately after this, make a tight dressing. You can use an elastic bandage, which is used for varicose veins. It must be of very good quality. The high cotton content makes the bandage elastic but not tight. We choose this one. Make the dressing even so that it covers the chest completely. This will allow blood to circulate normally, which is very important for the female body and specifically for this part of the body. As a result of ligation, cones and seals should not form. If they appeared, then this indicates a poorly made bandage. This method, of course, makes it a little difficult to breathe at full strength, but on the other hand, the breast does not fill with milk and does not become like a stone, which is very painful.
At the same time as pulling the chest, you can take medications that reduce lactation. To do this, you should consult a doctor, and he will prescribe the right medicine and dosage. Among these drugs can distinguish "Dostinex", "Bromovtektin", etc.
If after pulling the chest there are unpleasant sensations and seals, then you need to remove the bandage and again express the milk. All should be decanted to the last drop. Then again, you need to pull the chest, as described above. Repeat this procedure as necessary.
It is very good to have camphor oil on hand at this moment. Lubricate the chest with this product before properly pulling the chest. Under its influence, milk production is reduced and painful seals do not occur.
If you do all the procedures correctly, then the amount of milk in the chest will be much less on the third day. Gradually, the body stops the production of breast milk. But all terms depend on the state of the woman’s body and can vary.
Before you tighten your chest, be sure to consult your doctor.
There has long been debate about this method. But the choice of how to stop lactation depends on the specific organism. Do you need to pull the chest to choose for you personally. But all experts agree in one opinion, this should be done without prejudice to the child and mother. And remember, breastfeeding is the best for the baby, especially in the first months of life. It gives him immunity and everything necessary for growth and development, and most importantly - an inextricable connection with his mother, which he needs so much.