Is it effective to take milk-reducing medicine?

The breasts will still secrete milk after breastfeeding is over, and weaning medicine is a kind of medicine that can control the secretion of milk to achieve the effect of weaning. You can also take some medicated food to achieve the effect of weaning. Generally, taking weaning medicine will control the secretion of milk and restore the breasts. During the weaning period, you should try not to stimulate the breasts. You can massage around the breasts properly to eliminate the swelling. In terms of diet, you should also pay attention to eating more light foods. Eating nutritious or high-protein foods will cause milk secretion, so you should eat more light foods and you can eat more vegetables and fruits.

What is milk-reducing medicine?

As the name suggests, milk-suppressing medicine is a medicine that can help new mothers reduce milk secretion. Taking or injecting drugs such as estrogen will be effective. For example, you can take ethinyl stilbestrol, 5 mg each time, three times a day, for three to five days in a row; inject estradiol benzoate, 2 mg each time, twice a day, for three to five days in a row. External application or decocting Chinese medicine are also good choices. For example, prepare 120 roasted malt seeds, boil them in water, and then drink them in three times; or take soy milk with some sugar added; you can also use a breast pump to extract milk first, put 50 to 60 grams of saltpeter into the prepared gauze bag, and then put the gauze bag on the breast. Replace it in time if you find it has deliquesced. Apply it three or four times a day.

What are the side effects of breastfeeding medicine?

However, most medicines have side effects. If you are ready to wean your baby, it is best not to resort to medication, but to the most natural method. Pay attention to adding complementary foods to your child on a regular basis. Weaning also takes some time. The mother can gradually reduce the amount of milk she feeds to the baby every day and drink less soup, and the breast milk will naturally become less. You can also use formula milk as a transition. The baby may not eat it at first, so it is recommended to feed the baby with milk powder several times a day so that the baby can gradually get used to it. Here, the parenting website recommends that mothers let their babies drink breast milk until they are one to two years old.

Which is the best milk-reducing medicine?

Malt decoction is effective in reducing milk production

Drinking the roasted malt decoction can basically stop milk production. Go to the drugstore and buy half a pound of malt, boil it directly and drink it as tea. However, you cannot eat spicy food after weaning. Your milk will swell during this process, but don't squeeze it. If the swelling is really uncomfortable, you can use a breast pump. Breast engorgement may cause lumps in the breasts. Do not ignore it, otherwise it may easily induce mastitis. In addition, it is recommended that weaning should be done in autumn.

B6+ethylenestilbestrol+raw malt, raw hawthorn, honeysuckle boiled in water

Vitamin B6 can also help to stop lactation, but the effects may vary from person to person. Take a large amount of vitamin B6 every day, preferably with diethylstilbestrol, five milligrams three times a day, and six tablets of B6 three times a day for three consecutive days. You may feel nauseous while taking ethinyl stilbestrol, but this is generally normal. If your milk continues to swell and you feel breast pain after taking the medicine, you will need to use a breast pump to extract the milk. At the same time, prepare 60 grams of raw malt, 30 grams of raw hawthorn and 3 grams of honeysuckle, add water and boil them for drinking. The milk can be stopped in three to four days.

Precautions for weaning

1. If the breast pain is unbearable, you can squeeze out the milk first, but don't squeeze it out completely, otherwise more milk will overflow, which will be counterproductive.

2. Try not to stimulate the breasts and nipples during the weaning period, so that prolactin will decrease and the milk will naturally decrease. Do not let your baby suck or touch your breasts, and avoid using hot water to rinse your breasts when bathing.

3. If the swelling and pain are unbearable, you can put an ice pack on your breast.

4. If you find a lump in your breast, be sure to rub it out as soon as possible to avoid inducing mastitis.

5. Do not eat foods that can promote milk secretion, such as peanuts, pig's trotters, etc. Eat less high-protein foods to reduce milk secretion.

What should I pay attention to when taking milk-reducing medicine?

1. If your breasts are swollen and uncomfortable, you can squeeze out the milk, but don't squeeze it out completely, otherwise it will promote milk secretion and have the opposite effect.

2. During the weaning period, you should pay attention to reducing stimulation to the breasts and nipples. The secretion of prolactin will decrease accordingly, and the secretion of milk will gradually decrease. Never let your baby suck your breast milk or touch it, and avoid using hot water to rinse your breasts when taking a shower.

3. You can use ice packs to cool your breasts to relieve the feeling of swelling.

4. If you find a lump in your breast, rub it with your hands in time to prevent mastitis.

5. When choosing diet during weaning, you should avoid foods that promote milk secretion, such as peanuts, pig's trotters, crucian carp, soups, etc., and eat less protein-rich foods, which can reduce milk secretion. During the weaning period, you should also pay attention to reducing the water intake in your diet.

6. During the weaning period, you must be patient. No matter how much the baby cries or makes a fuss, do not let the baby suck intermittently. Do not rub chili peppers on the nipples, or do other things to prevent weaning.

7. Try to avoid using hormone drugs or milk-suppressing injections, as they can easily cause breast atrophy or breast secretion problems.

What should mother do if her milk increases during weaning?

When the milk is swelling rapidly after weaning, you can squeeze it out a little. But you must not squeeze it out, you must be moderate. The traditional practice is that even if the milk is increasing, you cannot squeeze it. The old people will say that if the milk increases a little, it will go back down. But in fact, allowing the breasts to swell without limit is very risky. Once the milk ducts are blocked, it is very likely to cause mastitis. Therefore, in order to prevent mastitis caused by weaning, it is still necessary to slowly express milk when breasts are full.

Many mothers will ask, at what level of milk can it be squeezed? When the milk is swollen, it will be painful and the body temperature may be high. The feeling of excruciating pain is no less than the pain of giving birth. If the swelling is unbearable, apply a hot towel to your breasts to relieve the pain. When the pain becomes unbearable, touch the lump in your breast with your hand. If it feels hard and you can even see the bulge in the milk duct, you can squeeze out some milk. But don't squeeze too much, and do it step by step, squeezing less each time.