An anonymous Leaky is need of some support, can you help this mom get ready to return to work in September? I currently have a 9 month old daughter and I breastfeed on demand. She is taking solids and we are trying to get her to take a sippy cup / cup ( as she refuses to take a bottle what so ever). However I go back to work in September. I will be working shift work ( as in 2 12 hour days, then 2 12 hour night, then off for 4 days) and I dont want to fully give up breastfeeding yet, nor does my little one. ( I would like to breastfeed until she initiates weaning herself) I have heard about partial weaning.....so I am open to any advice on the subject. I do have a breast pump to take with me to work. I am worried because most things I read on partial weaning all mention keeping it a regular schedule ( as in only breastfeed at night or on the weekends) is important. This is pretty much impossible for me as my schedule goes back and forth. Does anyone have any tips or experiences they would like to share? Any ideas for a time frame as when I should start partial weaning? I would prefer to use breast milk but if necessary I would try formula when we are separated ( my daughter has never had formula yet). I am worried about my milk supply possibly decreasing. And I am someone who prefers gentle gradual methods without letting a child cry it out.
Posted on: Tue, 01 Jul 2014 18:40:03 +0000
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