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Guardian of a 5 yr 11 m old boy4 years ago

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my child is of 21 months I hv stopped breastfeeding him but I feel my breast vry heavy what should I do to dry up the milk quickly

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Dr GhouseGuardian of 3 children4 years ago

A. one stop breast milk to the baby naturally there will be cessation of milk production at present simply take Dolo 650 for relief of pain and hot fomentation and the breast

AbhayaMom of a 15 yr 9 m old boy4 years ago

A. Hi mom Breast is heavy due to breast engorgement.. Express ur milk and then u can discard it as u have stopped breastfeeding ur baby. This will help to get relief. The milk will dry up automatically as the baby is not latching anymore.

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