Lactation

Lactation Suppression

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Lactation Suppression, Lactation Discontinuation

  • Indications
  1. Discontinuation of Breast Feeding
  • Course
  1. Engorgement resolves within 1 week
  2. May result in low grade fever
  • Management
  • General Methods
  1. Symptomatic Engorgement Relief
    1. Ice packs held to Breast
    2. Frozen Cabbage Leaves inside bra
  2. Tight bra (no longer recommended)
  • Precautions
  1. Avoid Medications (e.g. Bromocriptine) for suppression
    1. Risk of Hypotension
    2. Risk of Cerebrovascular Accident