Patient's question:
I am a 27-year-old woman, and I recently gave birth to a little baby. After drinking malt to stop breastfeeding, can I still express milk? Can I still express milk after drinking malt to stop breastfeeding? Is it necessary to express milk when drinking malt to stop breastfeeding?Doctor's answer:
If you feel your breasts are very full, you can gently express them. It will improve in a few days. After weaning, if the effect is not good and the breasts are painfully full, you can express milk once. This might make you feel more comfortable. Otherwise, the milk may not return, and it could lead to mastitis. Drinking malt water may cause breast engorgement, of course, as everyone's body absorbs differently. If you want to achieve the weaning goal, you can appropriately supplement with papaya soup or milk, etc.