Can I squeeze out my milk after eating the milk-reducing treasure?

It is easy to have milk stop flowing when breast milk is engorged. There are many ways to stop milk flow, some use natural methods and some use milk stopper. The phenomenon of breast engorgement is definitely very uncomfortable for new mothers, but if they try to relieve it by expressing milk, they are worried that it will have adverse effects on the body, which is very troublesome. So, can I squeeze out the milk after taking the milk-reducing medicine? Let’s look at the correct approach below.

If you take medicine to stop weaning and still have breast pain, you can still express milk, but you should not express milk more than 3 times a day.

Generally speaking, artificial weaning is relatively quick, but natural weaning is a safer method.

1. Natural weaning:

If the mother has been breastfeeding her baby for 10 months to 1 year and has been able to wean her baby normally, generally speaking, natural weaning is the best option, and the success rate is relatively high, which is good for both the mother and the baby.

(1) Gradually reduce the number of breastfeeding times: If mothers do not have too much milk, they can choose to gradually reduce the number of times their baby breastfeeds. By reducing the number of times their baby breastfeeds, the amount of milk secretion can be reduced a little, and the milk will go back to normal.

(2) Lengthen the interval between feedings: Gradually lengthen the interval between each feeding to allow the baby to slowly adapt and the breasts to slowly adapt, thereby slowly reducing the secretion of milk, which is very helpful for weaning.

(3) Shorten the time of a single feeding: Do not feed your baby for too long each time, and shorten it gradually. This will reduce the baby's sucking stimulation and naturally reduce milk secretion.

(4) Reduce high-protein intake: Mothers should pay attention to eating less soup and milk-producing foods, and must be careful not to eat fish, lamb and other foods rich in protein. Drink less soup and water, and eat light food to reduce milk secretion.

(5) Wear tighter clothes: When weaning your baby, mothers can discard loose clothes and wear tighter clothes and underwear. The squeezing of clothes can reduce milk secretion and help with milk weaning.

2. Artificial weaning:

Although artificial weaning is not the best method, if the mother needs to wean her baby because she has not breastfed for 10 months due to various diseases or special reasons, and if natural weaning methods do not work, the mother can consider artificial weaning.

(1) Oral or topical use of Chinese herbal medicines to stop milk secretion: such as 120g of roasted malt, boiled in water, and taken warm in 3 doses; or 1 bowl of soy milk, add a little white sugar; or first suck out the milk, use 50-60g of saltpeter, put it in a gauze bag, and apply it to the breasts. After deliquescing, it needs to be replaced in time, 3-4 times a day.

(2) Oral or intramuscular estrogen drugs: such as oral ethinyl estradiol, 5 mg each time, 3 times a day, for 3-5 days; or intramuscular estradiol benzoate, 2 mg each time, 2 times a day, for 3-5 days.

(3) Find a lactation consultant: When milk is coming in, find a lactation consultant. When milk is coming out, you can also find a professional lactation consultant to perform professional massage to help with milk withdrawal.

Although mothers with excessive milk secretion can choose to take medication or injections to achieve the effect of weaning, it is recommended not to take injections or medications unless it is absolutely necessary. Because the drugs may damage the mammary glands, causing them to atrophy, and affecting milk production when giving birth to another baby.