Question 1

how to dry up breast milk?

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Dry up milk: TO dry up milk production, put ice packs wrapped in towels on your breasts 15 minutes out of every hour while awake. Wear a very tight bra. Avoid hot showers. There are also prescription medications that can help dry you up - for these call your OB/GYN.

Question 2

i want to know what's the best way to dry up breast milk?

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Dry Up MIlk: When you stop breast feeding, it takes about three days...To prevent the discomfort of engorgement you can use cabbage leaves on the breasts to help dry it up.

Question 3

how long it take to dry up breast milk after you stop breast feeding? just curiouse

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Lactation stop: One can dry up within a week. Applying. Cold compresses to breasts can help.

Question 4

how long it take to dry up breast milk after stopping breastfeeding?

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It Varies: As long as it is stimulated breast milk will come in.   If your breasts become engorged and you do not express milk this will cause a reduction in breast milk production over time.  It will be greatly reduced if not expressed for a week.  Completely stopped if not used at all in approximately two weeks but this may vary between people or if you feed express or let down milk in between.

Question 5

i am going back to work soon and would like to stop breastfeeding. is there any over the counter meds i can take to dry up breast milk?

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Breast milk: stop: If you are certain about stopping breast feeding, ask your OB provider about "bromergotcryptine" which will stop prolactin production in the pituitary, and your breast milk will cease being produced.  No over the counter medications will affect milk production effectively.

Question 6

do tums (calcium carbonate) dry up breast milk?

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No: There may be some meds, but usually just time.  Speak with your pediatrician or obstetrician.

Question 7

how long does it take for breast milk to dry up?

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Visit provider: Usually once you stop breastfeeding milk production will slow and eventually stop on its own without the stimulation of the infant. If certain hormones are elevated it could cause continued production. You can also have part of a duct system that did not completely empty and get intermittent release from there that is not due to continued production. An exam and labs will provide more info.

Question 8

can stress cause my breast milk to dry up?

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Yes: Major stress can certainly diminish breastmilk supply.  However, there are things that can be done to counteract the effects of major stress.  Drink tons of water (or other non-caffeinated clear liquid) and use fenugreek, an herbal preparation which helps increase milk supply.  Dealing with the stress, itself, will also help -- for instance, counseling, yoga and relaxation exercises.

Question 9

what's best homeopathy medicine for dry breast milk?

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Confusing question: I'm sorry, but i don't understand if the problem is that your breast milk is "dry" or not enough in quantity, or if you want breast milk to dry up.  The remedies are different for each, and also according to other aspects of you as well. I suggest seeing a trained homeopath for a more specific selection -- it is not just an "off the shelf" solution. For physician homeopaths: www.Homeopathyusa.Org.

Question 10

how to know what is best homeopathy medicine for dry breast milk?

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MANY: There are over 70 possible homeopathic remedies in this situation, each having its own characteristics but covering the symptom of breast milk being gone (or "dry.")  some include: agnus castus; causticum; dulcamara; lactuca virosa, and pulsatilla. To find the "best" one for you individually, please see an experienced classical homeopath.  Some are at http://www.Homeopathyusa.Org/.

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