The mom who has been pumping for 8 mos and wants to wean can continue to
slowly decrease frequency and duration of pumping. She can take sage from a
health food store. She can resume her birth control pills. I would reassure
her that since she has pumped for 8 mos with a good supply it will be a bit
more gradual for her to involute. She could use cold cabbage leaves for some
relief too. I would encourage her to expect a gradual weaning, say over
2wks, and I would suggest to her that this may be a more gentle approach for
the baby's changing diet as well.
If she wants/needs to wean very quickly, then she could still do the
peppermint tea, sage, and bcp, but express only for comfort and watch for
s/s mastitis.
I think she will be ok in a bit.
laurie wheeler, RN, MN, IBCLC
MISSISSIPPI usa

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