Missing sessions

catycate · February 2014

If I miss a nursing session here and there- like once a week or so- will that kill my supply? We are going strong at almost 4 months, so supply is well established, but I'm in the process of moving and can't always nurse or pump when meeting with contractors, landscapers, etc. right now we nurse every 2 hours or so and I would miss at most one feeding, so not several in a row and not every day.

BootsOrHearts · February 2014

I've gone up to 5 or 6 hours without nursing or pumping and been ok, but I wouldn't do that too often or it will start to affect your supply.

catycate · February 2014

No I can't. Hence the question.

TashnBabii · February 2014

I honestly think it depends on the woman. I've gone 5-6 hours without nursing/pumping & my supply is fine. My son also doesn't wake up too much during the night, so sometimes I go as long as 7 hours without nursing him & my supply seems fine. However, my friend has issues with her supply if she doesn't nurse every 3-4 hours, especially if she misses a session. I'd say nurse or pump when you can. If you notice that your supply is dropping, try power pumping/ nursing. If you can't do that, I'd try to figure something out with those meetings of yours. I know how difficult it can be to try to fit in a pumping or nursing session. I work f/t and my LO is 4 months old & I still nurse him. Sometimes it's just so difficult to find time to pump while at work.

jesuisfatiguee · February 2014

I think if you miss one or two sessions over a couple of days (preferably not consecutive days), you should be ok. If you notice a dip, you can throw in a quick pumping session the next day if possible. Also, it's better to pump for only 5-10 minutes than not at all, if you're able to squeeze a few really quick sessions in between meetings

AppleMuffins · February 2014

I personally have been OK with skipping a session every now and then, but as previous poster said it is probably very individual. I have noticed that squeezing in a very quick 5 min session really helps though. I try to show up a little early to things, or take a few minutes before I leave. I keep my hand pump with me all the time now to squeeze in pumping when I can.

GibsonGirl620 · February 2014

I would try not to stress over it because, like PP said, that won't help your supply. Add in an extra pump at night on the days that it happens. Congrats on your new home!

AnnaR29 · February 2014

I agree that each person is different. I miss sessions all the time. I forget the pump or get stuck in a meeting or am running late. As long as it isn't frequently it isn't that big of a deal. I do drink a couple cups of mothers milk tea after a missed pump though. Do what you need to and don't stress. If you can pump in the morning or evening on a day you know you might miss a feed it will probably make you feel better.

L0L0 · February 2014

I went back to work when DD was 3 months, and usually sleeping through the night. I found that I could pump just twice a day and nurse on demand at home, and my supply was always enough. It's very individual but I predict that you will be just fine missing a session here or there. Will the baby be drinking milk you already pumped? If you introduce formula, then your baby may nurse less and your supply could be hurt from that.

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