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20mo has self weaned and now I have sore breasts, help!

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cara2244 · 02/09/2010 23:02

My 20mo son self weaned 5 days ago, after dropping down to 1 feed before bed for a few weeks and then gradually asking for a feed less and less. But now one of my boobs is sore! Have tried asking him to feed (in a strange role reversal) to ease it, but he says no.

Has anyone had a similar problem/any suggestions on how I can help it?

I threw my breast pump away a few days ago; perhaps a silly move on reflection! I figured he was feedig so infrequently that the milk would just stop, but it feels like it has all built up over the past few days.
Ouch.

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MrsBadger · 02/09/2010 23:03

can you hand express just a little?

otherwise cold cabbage leaves are soothing if stinky. you can buy special cold gel packs too.

surprisenumber3 · 03/09/2010 22:39

sorry I don't have any advice but was relieved to see a 20mo who self weaned! My DD is 16 months and showing no signs of wanting to stop and I would like to stop now really. She shouts 'mummy booby' really loud when she wants feeding and I am ready to stop!
Am hoping she will stop soon! I only feed DS1 for 7 months and DS2 for 6 months so this is new to me!

Mama2b5 · 04/09/2010 15:55

It will pass after 3 days or so, don"t express if you want to stop, the more you express the more milk will be produced i went cold turkey and had to take painkillers and sleep with 2 bras so they had no let down! frozen cabbage leafs r good but stink when defrosted on hot skin!

GOOD LUCK

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