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Breastfeeding

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KarinGuest ·
Hi ladies,

I'm pregnant with my third baby.
I tried breastfeeding for my first and second, but unfortunately, it just didn't work out. I had severe engorgement for two weeks, which made breastfeeding impossible. It really left me with a trauma. Now, I absolutely DO NOT want to breastfeed. I've let my midwife know, and I know there's a medication that can stop milk production, but they're reluctant to prescribe it. My question is, what can I do best to minimize or avoid engorgement so I can just enjoy my postpartum time instead of crying and feeling miserable.

Thanks in advance.

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  1. Karin started this #2

    No one???
  2. Anonymous Guest #3

    https://www.ouders.nl/vraagbaken/hoe-voorkom-je-stuwing-na-de-bevalling

    Maybe you'll find more info here?
    I'll be pumping again soon, so I only know how to wean off... not how to start weaning right from the beginning.

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