A breastfeeding mother plans to suppress lactation after birth. Which statement indicates understanding?

• A. Wear a tight corset
• B. I should wear a support bra for a few days.
• C. Should pump every 2 hours
• D. Completely stop lactation by not breastfeeding

Answer: (B)

When a mother wants to suppress lactation, the goal is to minimize nipple stimulation and milk removal so milk production declines naturally. Wearing a well-fitting, supportive bra for a few days helps manage breast fullness and engorgement without stimulating more milk flow. It provides gentle support that can reduce discomfort as the breasts adjust after birth. The other options don’t support suppression: a tight corset can press on the breasts and hinder drainage or cause skin issues; pumping every couple of hours removes milk and signals the body to keep producing more, opposing suppression; and simply not breastfeeding without other measures isn’t a reliable way to stop lactation and can lead to painful engorgement.