What’s the best way to stop breastfeeding at 3 weeks?
I have been having problems breastfeeding since my milk came in and now we have to use nipple sheilds. This is giving me blocked ducts and are proving difficult to drain with her feeds and the sheilds also prevent her feeding as efficiently as she can. I have made the decision to change to formula but need to know the best way to go about it – can anyone help? I still have a painful blocked duct so I am reluctant to stop without knowing how else to fix the blockage but the whole experience is so painful that I can’t bear to go on for much longer, I would appreciate any advice!!
You might be surprised, if the feedings have been troublesome you might just be able to switch her right to the formula, check with your pediatrician first though, sometimes they suggest just alternating breast and bottle for at least a couple days…. a gentle brand that worked great for me with both babies at 2 and 3 weeks was the Nestle Carnation Good Start 
Good Luck! P.S. if you want to try to fix the blockage a lactation specialist might be able to help… do whatever feels best for you though!
Dr. Michele Brown of Beauté de Maman – Solving Health Problems During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
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