How to Stop Breast Milk From Leaking

Breastfeeding is a wonderful way to meet your babys needs while connecting with your baby on a physical and psychological level. It is a bodily process, however, and your body must adjust to producing the right amount of milk for your baby. You may produce too much milk at first or later find that your breasts are leaking for other reasons. There are a few simple things you can do to effectively stop breast milk from leaking.

Instructions

1

Apply direct pressure to the nipple itself if your breasts start leaking. Do this inconspicuously in public by folding your arms and pressing them against your breasts. If you continue to leak, go to a restroom and pull up your shirt to gain direct access to the nipple to apply pressure. Do not push against the fatty tissue of the breast, just on the nipple part of the circular areola.

2

Feed your child regularly and, if possible, at the same times each day. Do not miss feedings. If you pump your milk while you are at work, then pump at the same times as you would feed your child on the weekend. If you miss feedings or pumpings, your milk will let down in anticipation and may begin to leak. It also can cause pain if your breasts are full and you do not release some of the milk.

3

Feed or pump from both breasts each time unless you are feeding with very little time (an hour or less) in between feedings and need to alternate breasts. As your body gets used to producing the right amount of milk for your baby, you will leak less or not at all.