In a message dated 5/18/03 11:49:41 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
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> Along the lines of Sudafed, I have had moms take Benadryl to dry up their
> supply, I tell them no stimulation, well fitted sports bra, ice packs,
> cabbage leaves and Benadryl (if not allergic).

Why are instructions always to tell a mom no stimulation?  If a mother is
weaning and occasionally expresses some milk to release the pressure, the
weaning will continue and for most woman, this only takes a day or two.  I
agree with the cold or cabbage but why should any woman be in discomfort to
speed the weaning by a day?
Ann Perry RN IBCLC
Boston, MA

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