how to suppress lactationYou need to figure out how to suppress lactation correctly to avoid breast inflammationPhoto: Getty

When you need to stop lactation

A woman after childbirth may be forced to stop lactation. This is necessary when:

  • miscarriage occurred at late gestation or a dead baby was born;
  • HIV was detected;
  • A course of chemotherapy or radiation is required when malignant tumors are detected;
  • there is a dependence on alcohol and drugs;
  • herpes sores appeared on the chest and nipples;
  • some medications are required;
  • she carries active tuberculosis;
  • severe diseases of the internal organs;
  • developed acute purulent mastitis.

It is also necessary to stop breastfeeding,if the infant is diagnosed with lactose intolerance. But the main reason is the refusal to breastfeed due to the child growing up or the baby's refusal to breastfeed.

How to suppress lactation

To reduce the amount producedbreast milk, you need to gradually wean the baby. This is the best option for both the mother and the baby. You should reduce the number of feedings to 2-3 times a day and gradually stop night feedings, because it is at night that more milk is produced. Then you can reduce the number of feedings to 1 time per day. You can take decoctions and infusions of herbs that reduce milk production. These include sage, mint. You should drink less fluids, as well as take diuretics. But such options require a longer time to stop lactation. It is important to remember: do not tighten the breast - this can only provoke the development of mastitis. If you need to suppress lactation quickly, hormonal medications are used for this. They must be prescribed by a doctor. The effect of such drugs is to stop the production of prolactin, which is responsible for stimulating the production of breast milk. These drugs act quickly. They need to be taken from several days to a couple of weeks. When the breasts hurt a little when suppressing lactation, but remain soft, the inflammation can be relieved by applying a cold compress. If the situation worsens, when lumps, redness, pain appear, and the body temperature rises, you should see a doctor. Discuss with your doctor in advance how to properly suppress lactation to avoid complications. Read also:

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