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When did you stop leaking?

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onthecathunt · 31/05/2021 05:42

DS was bottle fed but using my milk as we couldn't get breastfeeding to work so have pumped for 8 months, I gave up 6 weeks ago and switched to formula as I'm returning to work. As soon as I don't have a bra on one of my breasts is leaking still, any tips on how to stop it or how long it's likely to continue?

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Eileen101 · 31/05/2021 06:02

If you've stopped pumping completely, cabbage leaves in your bra can help. I know it sounds daft, but I tried in desperation after I stopped feeding DC1 to help with leakage and comfort and I think it really helped, especially keeping them in the fridge.
I stopped leaking with DC1 about a month after I stopped feeding. I still leak with DC2 at 13 months but am still feeding and have only just stopped donating milk so maybe that's why.

onthecathunt · 31/05/2021 10:39

Thanks @Eileen101 I might try that, I'd only heard of the cabbage leaves for mastitis not to stop supply

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