Breastfeeding/pumping at 10.5 months - I have a question!

Since my babies were teeny tiny, I've been giving them a bottle of formula right before bedtime, and pumping instead to make sure my supply stays up.


I am SO tired of pumping, I don't want to do it anymore. What will happen if I stop? Will my supply be ok for the rest of the day? They are 10.5 months old now, and I am not sure yet if I plan on weaning completely at 1yr.

Basically, their last BFing session is around 4-5pm.

I'd usually pump at around 9-10pm, and then BF again around 5-6am.

If I stop pumping, I'll be going 12hrs+ without nursing or pumping.

Re: Breastfeeding/pumping at 10.5 months - I have a question!

I think you'll be fine - you might get a bit engorged for a bit but it will even out.

When DS was about 4 months old I started cutting out pumping sessions and only BFed him in the morning and at night. It worked out well, my body adjusted quickly.

Re: Breastfeeding/pumping at 10.5 months - I have a question!

Your body will get use to it. You are only elimanating one feeding, you should be fine.

Re: Breastfeeding/pumping at 10.5 months - I have a question!

You'll get used to it. I stopped pumping around 10 months because I knew my time BF was done at a year for my second surgery.

Re: Breastfeeding/pumping at 10.5 months - I have a question!

It will probably take several days, but your body will get used to it.