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A member asked:
I'm done breastfeeding but i was put on antibiotics for mastitis. do i still need to pump or can i just let my milk dry up without having to pump?
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Can let dry: If you are done breastfeeding, then you can put on some sports bras to help with the engorgement following cessation of breastfeeding. Ibuprofen can help with pain from engorgement as well. But if you're on the antibiotics, you don't have to pump the infection out, if that's what your question is. The infection should heal with the antibiotics. Compresses can help too.
Answered 11/7/2014
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