"Lactation suppression" refers to stopping or reducing the production of breast milk in a woman's body.
Full definition
Some mothers choose not to breastfeed their babies, and so need to undertake the process of drying up their milk supply, known
as lactation suppression.
The drug cabergoline has proved safer and might be used
for lactation suppression in certain situations, although it isn't approved for this use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
A newer medication, cabergoline (Dostinex) is considered much safer
for lactation suppression, but as always, the natural route is the better way to go if you can do it.
Here is some more information about how you can do what is called «
lactation suppression».
Moore, DB, Catlin A. «
Lactation Suppression: Forgotten Aspect of Care for the Mother of a Dying Child».
Similarly, bromocriptine (Parlodel)-- a drug that was once used for
lactation suppression — is no longer recommended.
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