To stop lactation and make sure that milk no longer enters the breast, women resort to pulling it. This is quite dangerous for the body, so you should carefully weigh the pros and cons, carefully study the pull technology and photos.
How to drag breast milk? Methods
After childbirth, many women refuse to feed the baby for various reasons. But in order to stop the production of milk, a lot of effort should be made.
The first method is when the baby is taken to close relatives. This period should be two or three days. At this time, the baby should not be in contact with mom. This is a big stress for a newborn, because without feeding he loses touch with his mother.
The second method is tugging the mammary glands in order to reduce the influx of milk. Using this method, you can abandon lactation at home in just three days. But as practice shows, the gland stops producing milk somewhere in the 3rd week.
Factors Affecting Breast Tug
Sooner or later, the baby must be weaned from natural feeding. But if the mother is still actively lactating, then you should think about how to drag breast milk (photo of the dressing will be presented below in the article). If it is prudent to approach this issue, then it can be solved completely without harm to the body already in the third week. But there are a number of factors for pulling the mammary glands that are independent of the woman’s desire:
- AIDS or HIV. These diseases are transmitted during feeding to the baby.
- Tuberculosis of open form (with an inactive form, lactation continues).
- Acute and chronic renal, as well as liver failure.
- Anemia.
- Problems with the cardiovascular system.
- Taking any medications that are absorbed into milk.
If for some reason a woman needs to take medications, then her attending physician should prescribe analogues that will not harm the baby during lactation.
Features of the procedure
How to pull the mammary glands so that milk disappears? According to doctors, the procedure for pulling the breast does not very favorably affect the body of a woman and can cause discomfort. However, this is practically the only way when you can stop the production of milk in a short time. It should be noted that such manipulation will not reduce the volume and size of the breast. Also, she will not immediately stop the flow of milk, this will take some time. The secret of the procedure is that during ligation, the ducts are blocked and milk cannot move freely through the mammary gland. After a couple of hours, the woman feels that her breasts are not filling up so much and the ducts are becoming less active. The patient experiences discomfort, pressure on the chest and stiffness of movements.
Preparation
Before you drag breast milk, you should prepare the body to get a faster result:
- Refrain from products that stimulate the production of milk (halva, walnuts).
- Use special teas and infusions.
- Before pulling, fully breast express.
- Use a long cotton cloth, terry towel or elastic bandage.
Which is better to use?
What is the best way to drag breast milk in the mammary gland? Various accessories are used to stop lactation by pulling. The most popular is an elastic bandage and a piece of long fabric (diaper). Compression elastic bandage is sold in ordinary pharmacies. The price of the bandage depends on the length and width of the product. Some types include Velcro or clasp for easy fixation of the dressing. The larger the chest, the wider you need to buy a bandage. The fabric should be soft and cotton. Its size is also determined by the size of the breast. A big plus is that a cloth or a diaper (sheet) can be taken from home and no additional costs will be needed.
Do the right procedure
How to pull breast milk (photo ligation below) without negative consequences? There is a special technique for this. How to drag breast milk? This manipulation is difficult to perform alone, so the best assistant will be a doctor or nurse. In this case, you can be sure that the pull is done correctly.
- Take the selected material and begin to tightly tighten the chest, fully affecting the ribs and axillary cavities.
- The ends are tightly connected to a knot, which should be located in the area of the shoulder blades.
- The dressing should sit tight, but not bring pain and feelings of swelling. Do not wait for a quick result after dressing. Sometimes after 3-4 months, when you click on the nipples, droplets of milk may stand out. The bandage is recommended to be worn for three hours day and night. I do this until the amount of milk is much less and the woman feels that the mammary glands are no longer swelling.
Misconceptions about Tug of Breast
We have already figured out how to properly draw breast milk. Note that various myths are circulating about this manipulation, because of which women make gross mistakes, thereby harming themselves and their child.
- Myth 1. When a woman begins to drag breast milk of her own free will, then she should completely abandon further feeding. This is completely wrong. Only medical indications can contribute to this. In another case, for a comfortable stop of lactation, it is necessary to feed the newborn at least once a day.
- Myth 2. If you dress the chest as tight as possible, the milk will disappear faster. This cannot be done, because due to strong pressure on the thoracic region, stagnant processes can occur, which threatens with surgical intervention.
- Myth 3. A breast pump will quickly and thoroughly pump milk. The device cannot reach the lateral ducts, so milk always remains there, which in the future will lead to mastitis. And in the hand chest is fully palpated, all stagnations are broken and all ducts are worked out. The baby also empties the chest well.
Pros and cons of carrying out the procedure for the mother
To pull breast milk, you should consider the pros and cons of weighing. The only advantage of pulling glands is the rapid burnout of milk. However, this is appropriate when a hopeless situation occurs. The rest is just the cons.
- Compression of the ducts of the chest leads to stagnation (lactostasis), which provokes infectious mastitis.
- Improper chest position and intermittent compression of the ducts can lead to deformation and damage.
- With circulatory disorders in the vessels, pain and swelling may appear.
Should the breast be pulled after abortion?
Already from conception, the female breast begins to prepare for feeding. From the 4th month, women notice that the breasts are slightly swollen, and the nipples become more sensitive and a yellowish liquid (colostrum) begins to appear. Therefore, it is more likely that after abortion (especially at a later date), milk will appear in the breast.
In this case, doctors say with confidence that lactation must be stopped. To begin with, you can try various herbs (infusions) or drag the chest. If this does not give the desired result, then resort to medical drugs. If after the interruption the patient is not worried about a rush of milk or swelling, then nothing needs to be done with the breast. The doctor will examine the glands, give the necessary recommendations for care and recovery.
Medications and folk remedies for stopping lactation
To stop pulling breast milk as quickly as possible, you need to use folk tips on the 1st day of the dressing.
- During the day, use 0.5 liters of decoction of mint and sage. These herbs have a calming effect and reduce milk production.
- Minimize fluid intake. The more a woman drinks, the more milk arrives. To relieve swelling and tenderness of the mammary gland, cabbage leaf should be applied. An alternative to vegetable is a cloth dipped in serum or cool water.
Today, there are a large number of medications that reduce lactation. But because of substances that affect the brain and the endocrine system, it is strictly forbidden to take them without the supervision of a doctor. Let's take a look at some:
- Dostinex. It is an effective tool, but has a negative effect on the hypothalamus. It is used only as a last resort, when lactation should be stopped immediately. It begins to act on the second day after administration.
- "Bromocriptine." Often prescribed for the establishment of the menstrual cycle, however, the component included in it helps milk to burn out. A large list of side effects: high blood pressure, vomiting, nausea, headaches and impaired cardiovascular system.
- "Bromkamfora". It does not contain hormonal substances. The main component is bromine. It is used when it is necessary to stop feeding gently and without consequences. However, the effect does not occur immediately. Affects the work of the liver and kidneys.
