Please help me out, I'm trying to wean my baby off breastfeeding and my breast is now engorged. What do I do?
In this kind of situation, the best thing to do is to leave the breast. Though, this will be very painful but using cold compress or having a warm massage will continue to keep the milk coming because the brain still thinks the baby is sucking and you will still continue to lactate.
In a day or two your milk production will start reducing and you can use a pain reliever for the pain.
Sorry dear, you can use moist heat on the breasts for a few minutes, or take a brief hot shower before breastfeeding. This may help the milk begin to flow. Note: Use of heat for extended periods of time (over 5 minutes) may make swelling worse. Use cold compresses for 10 minutes after feedings to reduce swelling. If things don't get better, See your lactation expert/consultant