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Guardian of a 5 yr 6 m old girl4 years ago
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What happens when u stop breast feeding?

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Lovleena MishraMom of 2 children4 years ago
A. For some mothers, the end of their breastfeeding relationship with their baby can be a time fraught with emotional changes. There can be physical changes which come with the end of breast feeding too. You may experience mood changes. You can feel upset and hurtful. These feelings cease after a few weeks. These mood changes may be the result of hormonal changes which occur when you stop breast feeding. Gradual weaning can help minimise any mood changes you may experience. The mothers mag feel a sense of bereavement as a very special time in your life with your child has ended. For some mothers, who have breastfed frequently over a long period of time, it could take weeks to many months for the breast milk to dry up completely. If breastfeeding stops when your breasts are making plenty of milk, it can take a long time for your breasts to reduce and eventually stop producing milk. If breastfeeding ends when your breasts are not producing much milk, your supply is likely to adjust more quickly. Your menstrual cycle may return. Your breasts can return to their pre pregnancy size. Stopping breastfeeding gradually allows your breast milk supply to reduce gradually overtime. This minimises the risk of engorgement, blocked ducts or mastitis.
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