Milk Supply Drops When You Switch to Bottles

“Baby is 8 weeks old today and just yesterday learned how to breastfeed! Before that we hadn’t had a single effective session. Exclusively pumping is so intense as a just barely enougher. Now I have questions! (I’m happy to answer some too on how we made the switch). How the heck do I get him to unlatch without ripping off my nipple? Is it bad for supply to only do one side a session? Any advice for lipstick nipples? I know I should unlatch and rematch but unlatching is so painful. What works bes”

“Hi all! Hoping for some ideas or advice here. I'm slowly trying to wean from breastfeeding mainly because I'm ready but I am also 7 weeks pregnant and its becoming uncomfortable. So I have been at work 4 days and 3 days at home. During my work days my baby nurses in morning 50% of the time on waking (depends on if she wakes 1 or 2 times at night- right now just wont go to sleep again without nursing. Then once when I am home and then to sleep at bedtime. With the nanny she usually takes”

“Hello all! I hope this Wednesday is treating you well. I am just looking for some information/advice - I am weaning my baby onto formula, but keeping my night feeds - so just breastfeeding bubba from 9pm-8am. I have been EBF this whole 7 months. Lately, I feel highly emotional, I could cry at the drop of a pen, and that is so unlike me! I am just wondering... Is this related to my reduction in breastfeeding? Are my hormones going a bit crazy from where I am not breastfeeding all the time now? Or”

“I weaned off my 22 month old over a week ago. My breasts were engorged for a day or two. And now I have occasional leaking but when is the right time to go for a bra sizing? I want to retire my nursing bras and get a proper sizing done before I start using any old or new bras. For context: he was feeding for nap, during his nap, bedtime, minimum three times overnight, and morning. Although I doubt he was getting much milk. He was mainly doing it for comfort. submitted by /u/crochetbi”

“My sister is getting married in Sept and I have to look for a dress!! My body is still going to be lumpy of course. Does anyone have recommendations?? Also what do I do about the bra situation? I’m breastfeeding and leaking but also want my boobs to fill the dress nicely and not be saggy. This is my second baby so I’m going with the flow! submitted by /u/iheartunibrows [link] [comments]”

“I'm just devastated. My gorgeous boy is 6 months, he has been EBF until starting solids a few weeks ago. I love breastfeeding. Way more than I thought I would. But we are 2 women, and so we need to have fertility treatment to have our next round of IUI for our second. We want a close gap and my wife is older than me, and so wanted to start trying again within 10 months - just over a year post partum. I've spoken to my clinic and they've said that regardless of it being unmedicated, I”

“We’re going on holiday (baby is 5 months so I’m nursing less than I used to which was pretty much every 30 mins) and I’d love to buy some stylish dresses. What type of dresses are easy to just pull down? At home I’ve just been wearing jeans and tops but i used to be a skirt / dress kinda girl and would like to go back to my style on holiday. I read that V necks are good? Some of my dresses here are too tailored and stiff so they won’t work or will get damaged if I yank them down. Based in the UK”

“I’m so proud of my little stink and I for making it this far, he just turned 2 last month and we’re still going for it. However, I am having a particularly hard period right now and I feel like my supply is nearly nonexistent. Early last month I took a night away and brought my little hand pump and got about an ounce and a half combined when I pumped so I know I’m not producing a lot as it is. I’m on my 3rd day of my period now and I’ve noticed my little one hardly makes any swallowing sounds wh”

“I’ve been told by my lactation consultant “if you can find your baby, you can feed your baby” and because of that since birth I have had an occasional beer or glass of wine. My baby is now 11weeks and I am doing my own research only to find hardly anything besides Reddit and an occasional reel saying that this is ok. Does anyone have recent (within 5 years) evidence based research suggesting you can breastfeed and drink simultaneously?? I’m afraid I have affected my babies development or caused”

“I'm 2 weeks postpartum and was happily allowing my nursing dresses to get milk on them, thinking it would come out in the wash - but to my horror, most of them seem to be perma-stained! I know there are treatments that can be applied before washing to help the milk come out, but honestly.... who has time for that? I'm so tired and just want to minimize friction in my life as much as possible. Are there any fabrics/particular clothing items/colors/etc that are resistant to staining? I wan”

“I’m currently pregnant with my first baby (girl) due in late November. I plan to breastfeed and pump as my fiance very much wants to be involved in feedings! I have a loose plan to have formula on hand as needed, but had some questions for other moms about formula feeding and breastfeeding. What are your thoughts and opinions on the occasional formula bottle? In my head I like the idea of my baby being able to take both breast and bottle (with breast milk) but also want to incorporate formula ev”

“I’m going to a wedding soon where I will be bringing my LO and nursing during the wedding/reception. It’s been a feat to find a dress I’m personally happy and comfortable in but I finally did it! However, the front is lower cut than I had hoped. While I know I can order the lace modesty panels and such to cover my nursing bra, I’d rather not have yet another thing to deal with situating. My request here is for recommendations for a plus size nursing bra that’s supportive, padded, cut lower in th”

“My babygirl is 6 wks on Saturday and has recently started spitting up. Probably around the beginning of last week is when it started. I ebf so I’m wondering if it’s something in my diet, she’s eating too much or if it’s just her tummy maturing. Has anyone dealt with this? submitted by /u/Curious_Obligation21 [link] [comments]”

“Starting to supplement with formula. I’ve seen mixed feedback on boiling water. We bought distilled water and have the Bobbie formula mix. He is a month old. submitted by /u/Seapaisleys [link] [comments]”

“Hey fellow dads (and lurking moms), I am in need of some advice. I'm going to preface this by saying I'm not going to turn down any advice or info here, and am super grateful in advance. My post C-section wife has been breastfeeding our now almost 5 week old son, who has quite the appetite. She started pumping a couple weeks in so that I could help with feedings, and hopefully take some of the burden off her shoulders. Her supply is great, and keeps up with him. However, she's tired”

“I’m pregnant with my second and really hoping to breastfeed this time around. I was planning to breastfeed with my first but had a couple “complications” and ended up using formula. I was super upset and felt like failure because of it but ultimately knew it was best for her since she needed to eat. I got the epidural which made me swell a lot and because of that it was very tricky getting her to latch. I already have very large breasts and small nipples that don’t protrude a lot (my nipples are”

“No questions here really. I’m just very sad and need some words of encouragement. I’m so grateful for what my body has been able to do, but I’m just really grieving that this is going to end. My LO is 11.5 months old and our breastfeeding journey is coming to an end. I nursed him to bed last night, and back to sleep for his super early morning feed this morning for the very last time 😭 Unfortunately my supply had dipped around 10 months. Not sure why. So we’ve been supplementing with formula to”

“Hey yall! Came on here to get some advice and support. To start with i do have a lactation appointment Thursday! She’s meeting all requirements weight & milestone wise. i’m just at a loss. she’s excessively waking up and she’ll stay latched for HOURS. to the point my nipples are raw and hurt so bad. she also has 11 teeth. what are some ways to night wean? i don’t wanna stop all together just night feedings bc she’s waking up 8-12x at night. she is getting a lot of food in during the day + wa”

“Hi! I’m waiting to see a lactation consultant in 2 days but hoping someone might have an answer for me in the mean time. My milk came in fast and furious 2 days ago. My boobs are extremely engorged over to my mid armpits, and I can feel every bulging gland. Baby feeds for 30 mins on one side and I don’t even feel a slight difference. I’ve pumped a bit off to help her latch (1oz) as needed, but I’m wondering if I should pump to empty once a day or something to prevent clogged ducts. My fam dr sai”

“I am looking for a good breast pump that will hopefully help me pump/ breastfeed consistently. What are your favorites? I would love to have both wearable and non wearable so am open to all suggestions submitted by /u/Equivalent_Pop_2896 [link] [comments]”

“I’ve noticed a pattern of when I feed my girl after I’ve had a shower she seems to be grossed out by my boob, making an almost gagging face before realising it’s her dinner. It’s quite funny but also mildly offensive 😂 (I don’t use perfumes or overly smelly soaps btw in case anyone is thinking she’s getting a mouthful of Dior) submitted by /u/Comfortable-Pear-973 [link] [comments]”

“Looking back, what would have reduced your stress the most? It could be practical advice, something reassuring, or even something you learned the hard way. submitted by /u/Traditional_Main_572 [link] [comments]”

“I’m 37 weeks pregnant and I haven’t gotten a pump yet as I’m planning to be EBF but either way I’m thinking of getting a pump in case things don’t go as expected. I’m having a hard time choosing a pump (there are so many options). I’m planning to travel abroad with my baby sometimes for at least a month at a time so I’m thinking a wearable pump might be the best fit. I read someone’s post saying that the eufy S2 Pro helped a lot in her pumping journey so now I’m looking at that pump but I’m open”

“I miss you. I miss pre-pregnancy you, I miss pregnancy you, and I miss breastfeeding you. You are about 75% deflated now. Will you ever return? Xoxo submitted by /u/throwaway84583077 [link] [comments]”

“Hey everyone! I’m honestly in shock that I’m writing this, but we officially made it to 6 months of exclusive breastfeeding today. Back at the beginning, I genuinely didn’t think I’d last 6 weeks, so hitting 6 months feels like a massive milestone for us. ❤️ However, instead of just celebrating, I’ve found myself trapped in a spiral of second-guessing lately. I’m really worried my baby isn't getting enough anymore. Here is what's going on: "Foldable" Breasts: My breasts feel co”

“The moment I found out I was pregnant, I knew I wanted to breastfeed. It was one of my biggest goals. But wow... it turned out completely differently than I imagined!! Honestly, that perfectly sums up my pregnancy, birth, and motherhood journey as well, nothing went according to plan. I got pregnant unexpectedly. At 16 weeks, I unexpectedly became a single mom. At 38 weeks, I found out my baby was breech. My C-section was scheduled for 39 weeks, but then I unexpectedly went into labor at 38+4 an”

“Hi all, I introduced our first bottle to our 1 mo today! I was scared she was going to refuse but she did great! We gave her 3oz which was recommended by the lac consultant but what surprised me is she was still hungry after? I’m using Dr brown level 1 but just bought level 0 because she def drank it too fast, even with taking frequent pauses to burp. I did let her breast feed after thinking it wouldn’t be long but she did almost a full session. Maybe I shouldn’t have done that. Anyone with expe”

“Baby is 7 months and since starting solids is breastfeeding less during the day. I'm a little worried about supply dipping. Does anyone have any experience going away for a few days? I would be pumping but I'm worried baby might not be interested when I get back. She takes the bottle fine so I'm not worried about that part. I also don't know if I can mentally be away from my baby as I'd miss her so much. Pls help me decide! submitted by /u/Elegant-Spread-6123 [lin”

“Elastic nipple folks! Any luck increasing when you switched to Pumpin Pals? I love the angled flanges, mine arrive in a few days and I can't wait to try them. submitted by /u/Jealous-Rhubarb-1673 [link] [comments]”

“I’ve been wanting to hand express since I discovered I’ve been leaking lol. It’s just something that I would love to do for my baby and have it ready for when she’s here. I’ll be 36w in a few days and have already received permission from my OB and they did discuss the risk of going into labor. This freaked my husband out as we’re trying to keep her in for a few more weeks so he can have PTO, but she’s measuring large and they expect she may come early to begin with. I was just wondering if anyo”

“My baby is a year at the end of the month and I haven't had a period since birth. She still nurses frequently but has cut back a bit because of solids. Just curious when others who exclusively breastfeed got their period...I have an 8yr age gap between my other two kids and can't remember when it returned last time. I've felt some cramping the past few days and my cycle was not awesome to deal with before the baby so I am not excited if its finally arriving lol. submitted by &#”

“Mainly looking for advice for the ceremony! I don’t want her to be “that one baby” that’s fussing/ crying in the middle of the ceremony! She’s normally a chill girl so I’m hoping that’s the case tomorrow too! submitted by /u/sunnyhale [link] [comments]”

“Did anyone else period become irregular for a while after weaning even if it was normal while and regular while nursing?? I weaned a month ago submitted by /u/anonymouswitch444 [link] [comments]”

“I’m 26w pregnant and my pump arrived! What do moms do? Do we turn it on, make sure it works now? What do I do with this thing before baby comes? submitted by /u/Initial-Pangolin2174 [link] [comments]”

“I feel kinda weird even asking this lol. After I gave birth I actually lost a decent amount of weight pretty fast. I thought okay maybe this wont be as hard as I expected. Then a few months into breastfeeding... it slowly started coming back. Now the part that bothers me the most is my lower belly. I had a C-section and it just looks exactly the same no matter what I do. I know healing takes time but sometimes it feels like everyone says breastfeeding helps you lose weight and thats just... not”

“So I’m almost 5 mo. PP. I’ve been breastfeeding consistently. I got my first period @ 3 months PP—ugh. Well, July 6 was supposed to be period #2, but it’s July 15 & still no period. I’m worried because prior to pregnancy my period dates were very consistent (I know breastfeeding & PP change all that, but still)🫠 I’m terrified of being pregnant again, so I’ve made my hubby wear condoms every time—and when he finishes he pulls out. We’ve only initiated sex w/o condoms twice, but always fi”

“As your baby got older and your breast milk composition changed, did anyone notice their baby needing less milk to be satisfied? submitted by /u/thecreator601 [link] [comments]”

“I went back to work at the end of April and started my period 4 months postpartum and I feel Ike it has ruined my supply. I’m feeling super discouraged. I just to pump at least 4-6 oz each time and now it’s like 2. I only pump 3 times a day while at work because I feel like when I do it at home I get absolutely nothing after feeding my baby. I just don’t know what to do to up my supply. Should a get a stronger pump? Do I just pump anyway even if I’m not getting anything after feedings? HELP &#32”

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“Hello everyone, first of all, let me say that I follow this subb as a new mother and it has helped me a lot with everything related to BF! My question is this - are you exhausted and how do you deal with it? My LO is now 3.5m and doing great, but it seems to me that my milk supply is decreasing and that I am more and more exhausted with each feeding, especially now that she is taking more in quantity. I take prenatal vitamins regularly as well as calcium, fennel tea here and there, and I plan to”

“I’m 4 month post-partum and need to attend a funeral in 2 weeks, does anyone have any recommendations for dresses that i’ll be able to comfortably breast feed in. I have rather large boobs and worried about wearing anything that could be considered too “boobie” She won’t take a bottle so that’s not an option. I’ve heard wrap dresses are good? Or is it worth buying the ones with zips? submitted by /u/Adventurous-Ad967 [link] [comments]”

“Hello! I currently EBF my 5 day old baby and I’d say my proper milk has come in now - yesterday my breasts were quite hard and the milk is turning white. I also pump with the spectra occasionally if the baby is having a longer nap or after a feed - or I’ll feed him after pumping to get the rest out I have a couple of hard bumps at the top of my breasts - I’ve tried massaging and getting the baby and the pump to empty them fully, but they’re not going away. They are slightly painful but I can’t r”

“Not just a breastfeeding thing but think it’s more common for breastfeeding mums with the hormones - 5 months PP here and the night sweats just didn’t stop for me, I was waking half drenched! I knew natural materials for bedding would make a difference (and was wanting to swap eventually anyway as natural materials are soo much better but had to prioritise $$) but I didn’t realise quite how much of a difference! I was waiting for EOFY sales to change out our duvet and wow going from a poly blend”

“I'm 3 months pp and I have been doing a mix of breastfeeding, pumping, and formula feeding. I'm also an under supplier so babies have been getting mostly formula. My OB told me because of this, my period most likely will come back sooner. For the last four days, I've been having some pink discharge. At first I thought oh my period is coming back but it never did? It only shows up a tad on my pad and when I wipe. Even then this only happens for a few hours a day and then it disappears”

“Hi mamas! My 6 month old baby has recently started solids so I was thinking of giving myself one nights break and have a few glasses of wine after almost 1.5 years of not drinking. I read that for every glass of wine you have, you need to skip 3-4 hours of breast feeding as the alcohol stays in your bloodstream till then. So what I’m planning is to keep 1-2 litres of pumped breast milk handy before starting to drink; and post drinking only feeding my baby from this breast milk stock and also sol”

“Do they exist? If so, please send a link! I took the padding out of mine because I hate it getting bunched up all the time. But now you can see my huge nipples through all my shirts and it’s sometimes awkward feeling. TIA! submitted by /u/aleada13 [link] [comments]”

“10 months PP and just found out I’m about four weeks along. I have heard pregnancy can affect the supply. So far, I’m barely making enough but looking for stories of people who were able to make it to at least a year. Or if I should just transition to formula right away since my supply will drop. submitted by /u/Stunning-Goal9418 [link] [comments]”

“Hi all! Looking for some advice. My LO is almost 5 months old and has been EBF since he was born. I am now wanting to move him to formula milk/ pumped breast milk from a bottle but not sure best way to start getting him weaned off the breast. Any advice appreciated! submitted by /u/mysticmeg9638 [link] [comments]”

“So my baby is 2 months old and I feel like I’m finally through the thick of breastfeeding! I think I can safely say breastfeeding is easy now and I actually enjoy it. Woohooo!! It makes me think how far I’ve come and those first few days when breastfeeding was an absolute nightmare and the most painful thing ever. I had days in the beginning where I thought to myself there’s no way I’ll be able to keep doing this. At one point I admitted to my mom that I hated breastfeeding and I’m glad she enco”

“I have the Medela swing. How do you keep your cups suctioned? I find I am using a tight sports bra. It is uncomfortable. Thanks. submitted by /u/Salt-Jello-4165 [link] [comments]”

“I’m 4 weeks postpartum and have felt fortunate to have had a relatively easy time with feeding and latching but have a few questions and concerns I would love some help on! Forgive me if any of these are stupid. I am primarily feeding her from my boobs but sometimes I’ll pump and give her a bottle if my husband or family want to feed her. 1) one of my boobs is WAAAAAAY bigger and heavier then the other, the left boob is at least a full cup size (probably one and a half) bigger than the right boo”

“I'd love some advice on this. We're taking a 1 week trip to see family but I just realized I can't just wear my breastfeeding tops since it is a fairly conservative family and they show too much. Does anyone have any advice on how to dress somewhat nice and conservative but still able to access the boob easily to feed? I haven't traveled anywhere in a long time and just realized I can't just go free range outside of my home! submitted by /u/littlebear_doggo [link]”

“FTM, with the go ahead from midwife, I had my first session at 38+3 weeks and managed to gather >50 ml of colostrum. I didn't even know this is possible. It seems like more than a baby will realistically eat before milk comes in. What do I do with it? I put it in the freezer for now. Should I be freezing it in syringes so it's easier for baby to eventually eat? submitted by /u/Top-Current1189 [link] [comments]”

“Hey mamas. I need some help talking through the latest and greatest phase with my almost 9 month old daughter. I’ve been exclusively breast-feeding her since birth, and it has been going great. However, she has recently, in the last month or so, become extremely attached to me at night. She won’t sleep in her own bed and is waking up frequently to feed on the order of one to two hours sometimes. It feels like I have a newborn again. 😫 She’s never been a great sleeper, especially compared to my”

“Hello beautiful ladies! For those of you who co-sleep and/or just breast feed while laying down: Does reflux or gas become an issue? Like do you sit up after to burp the baby? Do you ever fall asleep while baby is latched? Any issues with baby vomiting from feeding lying down? I’ve usually sat up every time and considering trying to breastfeed while still laying down and (safely) cosleep in the interest of getting more sleep 😩 tips welcome! submitted by /u/HolaEstoyLost [link]”

“So at this point I've been breastfeeding since 2022 when my oldest was born. My youngest is just over 2 years old and has been nursing only about 2 nights a week for the last month or two. I've never had supply issues, and no issues with engorgement since the newborn phase but suddenly I'm leaking at times, and almost felt like a letdown sensation last week (no leaking then though). Has anyone else had this happen that did extended breastfeeding? submitted by /u/RhydianMa”

“How long did your breastfeeding boobs stay the size they are? My son is dropping from 4 feeds a day to 3, not yet weaning but hopefully soon, but I Nnneeeeddddd new, supportive, underwire bras but if I buy one in my size now how long will by boobies stay this big? Should I go cheap for now then wait until after weaning or just buy a nice one? submitted by /u/Status_Equipment_407 [link] [comments]”

“I’ve been breastfeeding my girl for 16 months, it’s been her nutrition, her comfort and our little bonding time for 16 months. I feel so incredibly grateful for the 16 months we’ve had. On Friday about 2am I noticed I had mastitis, over the next 16 hours that quickly turned to sepsis and they now think I also have an abscess (ultrasound tomorrow to confirm). I’ve been in hospital on IV antibiotics and fluids since Friday and I’m lucky they caught it when they did. I’ve been pumping on their advi”

“FTM BF + FF I was triple feeding but it became too much to maintain. I stopped pumping consistently. Now I really need to figure out how to incorporate pumping so I can wean my baby from formula. I’m sole caretaker for my 1 month old baby. Partner works and during evenings isn’t really much help so I need ideas/help how to maintain it alone. Before anyone asks, I want to get away from formula because it’s wreaking havoc on my baby’s stomach. We’ve done sensitive and regular. With the sensitive h”