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Stopping Lactation: Dostinex

Yes. I decided to give up breastfeeding.   Because it's eating away my sleep and health, mentally and physically.  People always say, " breastfeeding is the best for your child and try to breastfeed as long as possible, at least 6 months ". Well, it's easier said than done . Now that I've experienced breastfeeding, I'd really admire those mums who actually breastfed for months or years. It's so so so tough and tiring, I swear. For those who don't understand and never knew what's the life of a breastfeeding mom...  Here's an example (newborn).  1am baby sleep. Mummy sleep.  3am baby cry. feeding time  (Latch: 30-40 mins. Or Bottle: 5 mins prepare and warm milk, feed 20-30 mins.) 3.35am burp baby. 3.40am   change baby diaper. 3.45am put baby to sleep 3.50am pump out (remaining) breast milk. 4.20am done pump. Prepare storage. 4.25am store breast milk in fridge. Wash up breast pump and sterilize. 4.35am Sleep....

Post Delivery: Postpartum Check-Up

Went to Dr Hii for Postpartum follow-up. Did an ultrasound scan as well as a PAP Smear test. I asked Dr for medicine to stop lactation, and he prescribed me Dostinex. I will write about Dostinex next time. Consultation $100 Ultrasound Scan $100 PAP Smear $35 Dostinex 0.5mg (4 tabs) $200 Total Damage: $465.45 (after GST)