Mommas, I need help with this topic. I am considering stopping breastfeeding, sometimes it’s just so much, the baby crying so much me being alone with him from 4 am till my husband gets home in the evening. And sometimes I don’t even have time to pump and then my supply lows down but I feel so guilty if I stop breastfeeding I don’t know what to do, baby boy is 5 months this Friday and I try to tell myself that 5 months breastfeeding is still a huge accomplishment ☹️
WeMoms
12 Mar 2024
When to stop breastfeeding?
While 60% of mothers breastfeed their baby at birth, only 20% continue after two months, while the World Health Organization recommends six months. So, when to stop breastfeeding?
- Fatigue and going back to work cause stress, which limits the flow of milk.
- You will not have enough milk to feed your baby and you will have to compensate with infant milk.
- Stopping breastfeeding can also be linked to an external event (taking incompatible medication, illness, physiological problem) or simply because you feel like stopping!
- In all cases, a weaning period will be necessary by reducing the number of daily feedings first.
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Chanel
24 Oct 2023
My handsome little king will be stopping the feeding tube tonight. I'm so so so happy he is moving along just fine ☺️☺️☺️
Lia
Congratulations lil man
24 Oct 2023
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Allison
7 Oct 2023
Anyone have any experience with this: I Gave up on nursing and pumping about 2 or 3 weeks ago bc nursing felt impossible without a shield and my baby was getting stressed trying, as was i. I started to feel the baby blues, big time after stopping. So randomly today i put him on my boob, without a shield, and he latched. He nursed for awhile and now I want to get my supply up again. I feel so happy and grateful we had a successful session without a shield. Anyone have experience with stopping and restarting and if so, do you have any tips? Tia. #breastfeeding #startingover #nursing
Teri
Following, in the same boat
7 Oct 2023
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Allison
I appreciate you leaving a comment on this. I'm debating whether or not to use this app Any more because a lot of my questions go unanswered.
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Summer
5 Oct 2023
So I’ve only been pumping 1-2 ounces and 3 ounces when I’m engorged, what can I do to up my supply cuz my baby’s doctor wants him to eat more but I’m not producing enough, idk what to do, I’m thinking about stopping breastfeeding and just doing formula, but idk I know breast milk is better for babies but I’m just not producing enough for him. What should I do
Nevaeh
Try lactation cookies
Idk how often you pump but try pumping both sides every 2 hours
Pump while he eats that can help
And if it's too stressful or if you feel like it you can pump or breastfeed sometimes and do formula other times
Yes breastmilk is more healthy but if it's too stressful there's other things to do so that you guys aren't stressed and he gets fed
5 Oct 2023
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Tia Janee
23 Jan 2023
I’m breastfeeding my twins, I’m kinda an over producer. I want to stop breastfeeding but nobody tell you how to stop or how to stop producing milk. I’m stopping for my mental health & more time with my twins. I also believe one of my twins are lactose intolerant. Any advice?!
Amber
I’m breastfeeding too but just one baby lol. My cousin told me her dr had her use ace bandages u wrap your breast. But u just can’t feed or pump anymore for first couple of days u will be backed up an sore just try to pump a tiny bit off to relieve the pressure. I talked w my dr about it they said there’s really no trick but to do that. If I was you I’d still talk to ur own dr tho first 🙂💛
23 Jan 2023
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Amber
They also have similiac formula it’s in the orange powder can at the store for sensitive fussy gassy babies lactose issues. But
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Ambria
13 Nov 2022
If I plan on breastfeeding… Am I suppose to automatically start breastfeeding & decline the formula milk?
Danielle
Yes you will automatically start breastfeeding. It is best for the baby because it has all the nutrients they will need.
13 Nov 2022
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Eyeaware1111
Be sure to drink plenty of water to keep milk supply build up
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Dani
27 May 2022
One thing I didn't do during my first pregnancy that I MADE SURE I did during this pregnancy is FULLY educate myself on breastfeeding. It was overwhelming after I delivered my first son to have 10 different nurses walking in and out telling me 10 different do's and don'ts while I was trying to breastfeed AND even stopping me in the middle of breastfeeding just to tell me something else 🙄 I COMPLETELY gave up breastfeeding before I even left the hospital and I blame myself for not having the least bit of education on how to breastfeed my child. I'M READY THIS TIME AND I'M TELLING THOSE NURSES TO BACK THE HELL UP 👊👏 # Educate&AdvocateForYourself
Katie
Yes!!! Empower yourself with that knowledge! I hate that sort of crap. Like can they let you TRY it on your own first before getting all up in your buisiness with their 2 cents?! Did i ask for help yet? Geez hahah
27 May 2022
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Alecia 🌺
Love the energyyyy! I’m definitely trying to be like you this time around for my 1st child 😇
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Bailee
12 Jan 2022
Question for breastfeeding mamas: did you have depression when stopping breastfeeding? Lately my anxiety has been out of control which makes my depression spiral as well to the point I’ve been taken out of work. My doc wanted me to stop breastfeeding but I don’t know if mentally I can handle that right now. It’s me and my daughters biggest bonding thing and I don’t know if I’m ready to let that go yet. She’s 5 months.
Cheyanne
Ur doing great and u don't have to stop bf at 5months my aunt breastfeed my cousin till she was almost two
12 Jan 2022
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