Don't be afraid or embarrassed if you experience sad feelings. Contact your physician if depression persists. Depending on the baby's age a formula feeding may replace a breastfeeding. If baby is eating solid foods, you can substitute food or drink for the breastfeeding. Follow the recommendations of your baby's doctor as to the appropriate foods for your baby.
Most women are afraid to express milk for fear of making more.
However, if the breast is too full and uncomfortable, pumping small amounts of milk can help. Remember the breast produces on a supply and demand basis. Any reduction in the amount taken from the breast will reduce the supply. For mothers who may be pumping instead of breastfeeding, you can use this process too. Instead of skipping pumping, you can increase the time between pumping.