Question re going back to work and breastfeeding - Page 2

chuck · Nov 29th, 2009, 05:54 AM

every day is worth it but theres no reason why you would have to stop after the 2 weeks...afterall your milk wont magically dry up over night so just reduce the amount that you BF/express.

cath · Nov 30th, 2009, 03:33 AM

I've been wondering the same thing as I'm going back to work after 4 weeks. I'm only going back 2 days a week initially but I cant take LO with me, she'll be with family one day & in nursery the other. I've bought a good breast pump & am going to try mixing breastfeeding & expressing. I am hoping I will be able to do it but if not, will have to supplement with formula.

codegirl · Nov 30th, 2009, 03:47 AM

I would also suggest the sling and giving pumping a go. I was (and still am a little) weirded out when I pump but it's worth it for my LO.

Any breastmilk you are able to give your LO is a good thing so I would really encourage you to bf as long as you can, as much as you can.

Nov 29th, 2009, 05:54 AM	#11
chuck Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kent Posts: 6,354	every day is worth it but theres no reason why you would have to stop after the 2 weeks...afterall your milk wont magically dry up over night so just reduce the amount that you BF/express.

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Nov 30th, 2009, 03:33 AM	#12
cath Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lancashire Posts: 3,743	I've been wondering the same thing as I'm going back to work after 4 weeks. I'm only going back 2 days a week initially but I cant take LO with me, she'll be with family one day & in nursery the other. I've bought a good breast pump & am going to try mixing breastfeeding & expressing. I am hoping I will be able to do it but if not, will have to supplement with formula.

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Nov 30th, 2009, 03:47 AM	#13
codegirl Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: May 2008 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 4,418	I would also suggest the sling and giving pumping a go. I was (and still am a little) weirded out when I pump but it's worth it for my LO. Any breastmilk you are able to give your LO is a good thing so I would really encourage you to bf as long as you can, as much as you can.

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