HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

What is the best way to stop the milk production without leading it to become a mastitis?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Melissa Gowans answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Weaning.: By gradually reducing how much you are breast feeding your mild production will begin to drop off. If you stop suddenly, then you are more likely to develop temporary discomfort but not necessarily mastitis. Mastitis refers to a bacterial infection of the mammary glands.

Answered 9/28/2016

4.1k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

I weaned my son around 3.5 months ago. He was 2 and nursed twice daily. Minor discomfort when weaning but have since developed tenderness in one breast and radiating to armpit. No lumps. Feels similar to mastitis pain. Still can express milk. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Can a woman get a breast infection if she is not producing milk?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

What is the best tretment for granulomastosa mastitis?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

What is the best treatment for granulomastosa mastitis?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Any tips on how to wean toddler from nursing? Don't want mastitis but ready to stop....

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

My doctor gave me dostinex (cabergoline) to stop milk production, three weeks after I gave birth. I have taken the first pill of 0.25 mg. Is it ok to pump away the worst pressure to avoid clogged milk ducts/mastitis?
How to dry breast milk I have mastitis and i decided to stop breastfeeding i need something to dry breast milk
What are symptoms of mastitis and how can I encourage my milk to dry up?
I have mastitis. Is it normal for the milk coming out of the affected breast to be tossed?
How do you tell the difference between a clogged milk duct and mastitis?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.