Just looking for some advice on how to stop breast-feeding. Finlay is 17 months now and still feeding alot though I would guess that its more for comfort now. He's a good eater during the day but tends to come to me before bed. If we're at home together he is pretty much on me most of the day. He will also take formula from his dad if I'm working/out. I dont mind, I still enjoy it plus my boobs are so full most days that it is a relief when he feeds but I guess in time we'll need to stop so just looking for some tips on how I reduce it .
How to stop breast-feeding?
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What I did was try and get my son to go longer between feeds so my body naturally stopped producing so much milk which will be easier as he's eating meals etc Inbetween feeds so after a couple of weeks you will notice ur not as full.
Then if your looking to stop completely just stop one feed at a time and gradually wean him off you don't want to go cold Turkey as you will feel uncomfy and he might find it abit upsetting but yea start with an early morning feed and then gradually reduce the others its doesnt take long for your body to realise.
I didn't express any off or anything like that And I was fine but everyone is different , im sure if you do it slowly you will be too.
Also if you can try and stop feeding in early hours as that's when your body producing the most milk so if you can cut it from doing that youl be onto it in no time
Then if your looking to stop completely just stop one feed at a time and gradually wean him off you don't want to go cold Turkey as you will feel uncomfy and he might find it abit upsetting but yea start with an early morning feed and then gradually reduce the others its doesnt take long for your body to realise.
I didn't express any off or anything like that And I was fine but everyone is different , im sure if you do it slowly you will be too.
Also if you can try and stop feeding in early hours as that's when your body producing the most milk so if you can cut it from doing that youl be onto it in no time
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My dd is 20 months old now and we are still bf. She's like your son, if we're home, she will constantly be wanting it all day, otherwise it's usually first thing, maybe nap time and bedtime. She does still feed 2 - 3 times during the night as well though. I'm currently ttc again so am thinking about at least cutting down if not stopping as I worry bf still may effect out chances of conceiving. Good luck xx
I've decided to keep going until he is older around two and a half then I can explain that mummy's milk has gone. I think for us at this point he is too young to just stop it plus my boobs are constantly full. When the time comes I can make it out that hes a big boy now etc also he's taking whole milk now so we've moved off formula and he also takes it off me.
I think I was starting to feel pressure from others about still breast feeding but then I realised its not got anything to do with anyone else and if we're happy thats all that matters.
I think I was starting to feel pressure from others about still breast feeding but then I realised its not got anything to do with anyone else and if we're happy thats all that matters.
