how to stop milk coming in and the pain?

[Mumoftwox]

hi, my son is 2 days old originally I was breastfeeding until the doctors have told me the medication I am on for mixed connective tissue disease cant be used when breastfeeding, stopping the medication is not an option. how do I stop my milk coming in or any tips to ease the pain?

You can't stop it from coming in unfortunately but you can help slightly and within a few days to a week it will ease. La Leche league is a really good source of information but I have had friends that swear by the old fashioned firm control sports bra and no touching them at all. I think the modern advice is to hand express a little for comfort and to reduce your chances of mastitis - if you have any sign of a fever and flu-like symptoms see medical advice.
Try the la leche league or Kellymom for the most up to date advice though. Good luck!

You can ask to be given a single dose of cabergoline... it is recommended in guidelines for some conditions that mean breast feeding isn't an option

Cold cabbage leaves... Midwife recommended and really helped make sure you take pain killers and wear a really supportive even tight bra and avoid touching or lying in a hot bath and should pass in a few days. I feel for you it's very painful