Question
I am 36 years old and have been feeling unwell recently. I get dizzy during the day and it affects my work. At night, I can’t sleep. The medication I’ve taken hasn’t helped much. Do I need to give my baby a milk-extraction shot to wean?
Answer
Malt and estrogen can be assist (helpful), but these are just supplementary measures. Initially, when you start to wean, the breasts will inevitably swell and become painful. It’s crucial to express the milk at this time. Don’t listen to old sayings that suggest letting it hurt and it will stop flowing, as this can easily lead to inflammation. Use a breast pump to express the milk, no matter how much you pump; eventually, the milk supply will decrease over time. Combined with the assistance of medication, it usually takes about one to two weeks for the milk supply to cease.