No one told me how much weaning sucked

Breastfeeding mama’s : no one prepared me for the weaning process 😵‍💫

The engorgement was rough, but this combo made it manageable. Did you know that peppermint oil is actually known to help decrease milk production? I applied several drops directly on my breasts, and then put cold cabbage leaves on top. The cold cabbage activated the cooling sensation of the peppermint, and it significantly helped ease the pain from engorgement.

Keep in mind that peppermint is a “hot” oil, so if you have skin sensitivities, I would dilute with a carrier oil like jojoba oil or fractionated coconut oil before applying to skin. I would also avoid direct contact with your nipples 🙃

* not all essential oils are created equal, I only trust topical use of young living essential oils because of their rigorous practices for distillation 🫶🏻

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