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happymama
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Posted: Dec 03 2007 at 4:36pm | IP Logged Quote happymama
I recently weaned my 3rd child, it has been 8 days since he last nursed, and I am still painfully engorged on one side (the side I tend to nurse on the most, my left, so my right hand is free to do other things. :)

It is quite painful, especially when I lay down. I haven't had engorgement last this long before. Suggestions? Do I just keep waiting? There doesn't appear to be an infection... yet.
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Have you tried cabbage leaf compresses? I have never experienced this myself, but I read about this in several different places and it appears to help many women in your situation.

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Could you express just enough to make you comfortable?

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Posted: Dec 03 2007 at 7:39pm | IP Logged Quote MaryM
I'll second Nancy - express to comfort. Cabbage leaves are successful for many women. Leave them on until they wilt - then replace.

Also sage and peppermint are herbs that are commonly used to decrease milk. Here is info on Kelly Mom regarding that.

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