For women who are going to breastfeed, the following are recommended until milk production adjusts to the infant's needs: Expressing milk by hand in a warm shower or using a breast pump between feedings to relieve pressure temporarily (however, doing so tends to encourage lactation, so it should be done only when necessary) Breastfeeding the infant on a regular schedule Wearing a comfortable nursing bra 24 hours / day For women who are not going to breastfeed, the following are recommended: Firm support of the breasts to suppress lactation because gravity stimulates the let-down reflex and encourages milk flow Refraining from nipple stimulation and manual expression, which can increase lactation Tight binding of the breasts (eg, with a snug-fitting bra), cold packs, and analgesics as needed, followed by firm support, to control temporary symptoms while lactation is being suppressed Suppression of lactation with drugs is not recommended.