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francemumma
05-10-2009, 23:27
Hi everyone.
at 12 months, I have decided to stop BF. I had my boy down to one feed off me a day, and after my husband and I were married four days ago, i have stopped. A combination of feeling I have done enough and teeth chaffing my nipple, and also really only effectively feeding from one side.

Anyway Im not sure as my breast is engorged whether I should express a little still to make sure I dont develop mastisis?? I have always had a lot of milk, I think I leaked for around the first 6 months!! So am a bit confused as to how to stop. Bub happily has milk from a sippy cup. :) thanks everyone!

Mrs Nietzsche
05-10-2009, 23:28
I think it would be pretty unusual for your breast to be engorged enough ot be a mastitis risk after 12 mths.. I would just leave it be.

francemumma
06-10-2009, 11:10
Thanks Maire. I'll leave it and see what happens. Was suprised that only being down to one feed a day was as full as this!! Thanks!! :)