Eating pattern...doesn't exist.

CaraLynn91

Somedays DD eats every two hours. Somedays, like today, she goes longer without eating which leaves me engorged. I don't mind so much, if we're at home so I can pump... But is this okay on my supply? I'm worried it'll mess things up.

carrotcake06

I tracked every one of DS's feedings & he had no predictable pattern until 14-15 weeks. If I was out & engorged, I'd find a bathroom to hand express & relieve the pressure. I don't think your supply will suffer if this happens sporadically & isn't more than 4 or so hours between feedings. If you start going consistently 6+ hrs w/o feeding or pumping, yes, your supply will decrease (bc milk is not being demanded).