How do I dry up my breastmilk?

I am a first time mom and I decided to stop breastfeeding my 18 month old. One of my breast dried up when he was about 8 mths old, and that one didn't hurt at all. The other one well I am trying to dry it up but it hurts so much. It's been 2 days and they are still painful and huge. I've been icing them all day and that seems to help. I am also trying the cabbage stuff. What else should I try since this is my first time.
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Mom Answers (1)
Don't just stop, it's a gradual thing so drop a feed every few days, so it eventually produces less and less till there's nothing left. If you just stop you can get blocked ducts, mastitis, etc. so gradual less nursing for a week or two
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