Dd is 23 months. Finally made decision to stop breastfeeding two days ago. She was only feeding a couple of times a day and is now old enough to understand 'being a big girl and not having mummy milk anymore'.
Just been to the doctors because one boob is incredibly painful and I was starting to feel a bit feeverish. Doctor was brilliant and has prescribed penicillin and painkillers.
However, I am confused as to whether I should be expressing to ease the engorgement. Everything about mastitis seems to be about breastfeeding in the early days i.e. keep feeding or expressing throughout to drain boob. I am not feeding because the whole point is that we are stopping breastfeeding but am in so much pain. Should i just hand express a little to take the edge off?
Please help and thanks.