looking for help to wean

ladylisalt

I have tried hard but bf is not working out for me for multiple reasons. I am really overwhelmed and stressed and think I need to move towards formula. I already supplement one feeding in the night with bm or formula now. What is my next step? I have read that you drop a nursing session at a time but what do I do about my "fullness" for that feeding?. If I pump, that keeps my supply up right? Do I just space out my nursing or pumping sessions over time? Also how often do I drop a feeding, in other words, how far do I space it out?TIA

nebraska84

I agree, slowly drop a nursing sessions. If you are pumping first then feeding a bottle, pump a few less minutes each time. Slowly wean yourself, it will be painful for a little bit after each drop nursing or pumping

surpriseaddition

I'm sorry BF hasn't worked out for you.  I think whatever the issues were that  you've encountered should dictate how you go about weaning.  If you've had clogged ducts, mastisis, etc. I would go about it really slowly.  GL!

ladylisalt

Thx for the support ladies, never an easy decision. After i pumped for about 20 min tonight i still felt kind of full so i expressed some milk.  i know pumping stimulates milk production but expressing dosent right?