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Dropping pumping session while BF'ing on demand?

Novem06Novem06 member
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I would like to have DS either weaned at 9 mo or only doing first am, last evening sessions.  The past week at work I cut pumping down from 3 times a day to 2 but this weekend I have still been BF'ing on demand.  Sitting here and thinking about it, I'm wondering how that will work?  Should I be supplementing with bottles a few times a day on the weekends so my supply doesn't go back up?

DS has always been a snacker and his eating times have been completely random so its not like I can cut out the exact feeding to match the pumping session...

Also, as I start giving full bottles of formula, should there be more ounces in those bottles?  I haven't changed the amt in BM bottles since he has been about 4 months as he hasn't seemed to need more and I read that your milk changes to suit their needs as they get bigger.  But I see posts where formula fed babies can take up to 8 oz.  So should those bottles be bigger?

DS takes 5.5oz bottles, is 21 lbs and 30 in.  Thanks for the help!

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Re: Dropping pumping session while BF'ing on demand?

  • mfc2b4mfc2b4
    if you are dropping pumping sessions, your supply will drop, so yes, you will need to begin feeding him bottles so he gets enough and so you can wean successfully.
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