How do I stop breast milk production?

There are many reasons why women need to suppress their lactation (stop their milk supply). read more

Remove only as much milk as necessary to keep from feeling"bursting" or swollen, overfilled or lumpy. Allow most of the milk to stay in the breast. Remove milk by pumping and/or hand-expression. The suppressor peptides in the retained milk will gradually signal the gland to stop producing milk. read more

Eventually though you're just going to have to stop. Alot of women stop cold turkey. Yes you may get engorged and uncomfortable, but it will only last a few days. Your not going to necessarily get sick too, You could do just fine with no problems as all. read more

This is the safest, and most painless way as your body will slowly stop producing milk. Breasts that are not weaned gradually, but suddenly, can become painful, engorged, and even put mothers at significant risk for developing mastitis. read more

Once you feel comfortable, stop feeding or pumping completely and milk production will stop. Your breasts will continue to store milk for some time and this will dry up eventually. I noticed my baby refusing breast milk at around 6 months of age and transitioned him to bottle feeding. read more