How CaboCréme Outperforms Cabbage Leaves for Drying Up Breast Milk
Post-pregnancy can bring a lot of challenges, and breast engorgement is often one of them. Engorgement occurs when your body is producing more milk than you’re expressing, leading to swollen, leaky, and uncomfortable breasts.
Fortunately, cabbage has been used for centuries as a natural way to relieve this discomfort, and it does have some benefits. But while cabbage leaves can help soothe sore breasts, they come with limitations that CaboCréme’s concentrated cabbage extract can overcome—making it the safer, more effective choice for moms ready to dry up their milk supply.
Why Use Cabbage for Drying Up Milk?
While the exact mechanisms are still being studied, cabbage leaves contain compounds that are believed to have anti-inflammatory properties including microRNAs, which can reduce swelling and discomfort from engorgement. The leafy green itself is high in beneficial nutrients like vitamin C, vitamin B-12, potassium, and sulfur, a mineral with natural anti-inflammatory effects.
The Limitations of Cabbage Leaves: Why Extract is More Effective
Traditional cabbage leaves require refrigeration and need to be applied directly to the breasts, which can be messy and inconvenient. Since they aren’t as concentrated, it often takes multiple applications to feel any relief. Plus, cabbage leaves don’t precisely control the amount of beneficial compounds delivered to the skin, leading to inconsistent results.
In addition to being concentrated and more effective, every batch of CaboCréme undergoes rigorous microbiological testing thus eliminating the risk of contamination by bacteria such as Listeria and Salmonella present on some cabbage leaves.
CaboCréme, on the other hand, uses a concentrated cabbage extract that allows moms to experience the benefits of cabbage without the mess or hassle of leaves. This concentrated form is absorbed efficiently, delivering consistent and effective relief from engorgement. The controlled dosage in CaboCréme offers targeted results, helping moms reduce knots that lead to mastitis.
When to Use CaboCréme for Postpartum Breast Engorgement
CaboCréme can be used anytime you feel engorged or ready to reduce milk supply. Its concentrated formula allows you to apply it with ease, knowing you’ll get the same benefits as cabbage leaves—but with better results. Because it’s designed for safe, frequent application, you can use it as needed to manage your milk supply.
If you’re in the process of weaning, you might find it helpful to use CaboCréme Extra Strength during the feeding times you’re skipping. Since your baby no longer needs milk at these times, applying CaboCréme will support the natural decrease in milk production.
For moms who aren’t nursing and want to prevent lactation altogether, applying CaboCréme early and often can significantly reduce the duration of engorgement and prevent milk production entirely.
How to Use CaboCréme for Breast Engorgement Relief
CaboCréme combines natural cabbage extract with soothing ingredients like grape seed oil and cucumber extract, which make it easy to apply and gentle on the skin. Here’s how to use it for effective relief from engorgement:
- Squeeze a small amount of CaboCréme onto your fingers.
- Gently massage the cream onto your sore breasts, avoiding the nipple area.
- Allow the cream to absorb into the skin—there’s no need to wash it off afterward, though you can if preferred.
The cream doesn’t need to be washed off before nursing, as it won’t come into contact with your baby. However, if you’re still actively breastfeeding, it’s best to use CaboCréme only when you’re intentionally reducing feedings or addressing oversupply issues as it will decrease your milk supply if used often.
CaboCréme: The Superior Solution for Managing Milk Supply
While cabbage leaves and breast engorgement have long gone hand-in-hand, CaboCréme’s concentrated cabbage extract allows for a simpler, more effective way to manage milk production.
Our Regular Strength formula offers reliable relief for mild to moderate engorgement, and our Extra Strength option with double the cabbage extract provides additional support for moms with intense engorgement, overproduction, or larger areas to cover.
Don’t let engorgement overshadow the joy of new motherhood. With CaboCréme, you can comfortably manage your milk supply and focus on enjoying time with your baby. CaboCréme is here to help you transition smoothly, allowing you to reduce milk supply as needed for a happier, healthier postpartum experience.
