Lactation suppression

Lactation suppression refers to the process of stopping the production of breast milk. This can be necessary for a variety of reasons, such as after the loss of a baby, when a mother chooses not to breastfeed, or when a woman is weaning her child from breastfeeding.

Causes[edit | edit source]

There are several reasons why a woman might need to suppress lactation. These include:

Miscarriage or stillbirth
Adoption
Weaning
Medical conditions that make breastfeeding unsafe
Personal choice not to breastfeed

Methods[edit | edit source]

There are several methods that can be used to suppress lactation. These include:

Medication: Certain medications can help to reduce milk production.
Cabbage leaves: Some women find that applying cold cabbage leaves to their breasts can help to reduce milk production.
Breast binding: This involves tightly wrapping the breasts to prevent milk from being produced. However, this method is not recommended as it can lead to mastitis or breast abscess.

Risks[edit | edit source]

There are several risks associated with lactation suppression. These include:

Mastitis: This is an infection of the breast tissue that results in breast pain, swelling, warmth and redness. It can also cause flu-like symptoms such as fever and chills.
Breast abscess: This is a painful collection of pus that forms in the breast. It is usually the result of a persistent bacterial infection in the breast.
Engorgement: This is when the breasts become overly full of milk. It can be very painful and can lead to mastitis if not treated.

See also[edit | edit source]

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