If it is not contraindicated and if ordered by her physician, the mother
could be given bromocriptine. This drug is no longer ROUTINELY given to
postpartum women who do not wish to bf. But it can be prescribed for other
reasons.
From MayoClinic.com: bromocriptine can be used "To stop milk production
after an abortion or miscarriage or in women after a delivery who should not
breast-feed for medical reasons."
If contraindicated for this mom, or if mother chooses to use non-drug means
of drying up, many OB doctors and nurses recommend a somewhat tight bra, as
little breast manipulation as possible, ice packs or cabbage leave
treatments, and expressing minimally to prevent engorgement and/or mastitis.
Sage is an herb that is also used for drying up. One place I worked for 3
yrs routinely placed moms in a snug velcro binder if they choose not to bf,
and I did not see/hear of any problems using this method, altho I know many
folks do not recommend binding.
Laurie Wheeler RN MN IBCLC
Mississippi USA

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