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Name: Cortni

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I finished weaning my 9 week old 8 days ago. I weaned slowly, but am experiencing intense pain and several LARGE solid masses in both breasts. This is my second child - had no issues with first child (breastfeeding/weaning/drying up). I am concerned! How long can breasts stay so hard and lumpy? I have tried cabbage leaves, binding, tylenol, advil and even sudafed. I am worried that this length of pain/hardness is not normal . . . Any help? ↓

Name: bmes | Date: May 14th, 2007 5:48 PM

did you try massaging them from top of breast in a circular motion down to the nipple? sometimes i'd get hard spots and massaging them out helped!! :-) ↑

Name: mamal | Date: May 14th, 2007 8:15 PM

Here is a link that maybe helpful. It covers weaning and what to do with engorgement. My little guy self weaned at 14 months so I do not have any personal experience.

http://www.kellymom.com
/bf/weaning/weaning_mom.htm
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