Weaning, but what do I do?

[nic]

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[MantaRay]

Self-weaning is quite bittersweet. I've had it happen twice too, so I know how you feel

nic, you don't need to do anything. Most of the time when babies of that age wean, the milk production is gradually reducing, so that there is little risk of mastitis. If you have any lumps or pain, then you might need to express just enough for comfort, but it sounds like this isn't going to be likely for you.

[nic]

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[Janie]

Nic, well done to you hun!

I worried about the same things when DS weaned earlier this year, he was having about the same amount of feeds. I didn't feel engorged til about four days after his last feed. It then escalated over the next few days, and after a week started to subside. I could tell that there were no lumps or hot spots, so I didn't worry about expressing (I did try after a couple of days, in the shower, but wasn't successful). Your breast tissue actually absorbs the milk (aren't our bodies amazing??? ) so unless you think there is something to be concerned about ie. lumpiness, hot/red areas, you're feeling unwell, you don't need to express. In fact not expressing will help the milk to disappear more quickly. But do watch out for those signs, mastitis is best avoided .

[Jennifer13]

Well done on such a great bfing journey, hun!

You should feel very proud of yourself.