How long have kept supply up when away from your baby?

[icepole]

Dd is 15 months but still feeds. I am going away for a week to do a course, she can't come with me :(

I have been away over a long weekend, by day 3 I don't feel like there is any milk but then I back with her and it is ok. First day away it is easy to express but it becomes harder as my supply lessens. Will I get away with a week away?

Well you could keep it up, but it might be a good chance to wean him.

I am in no rush to stop, she still likes to feed and it seems a bit harsh to just stop like that.

I haven't done this (mine is also 15 months) but you might want to consider that some children just forget how to latch in that length of time too.

Is there any way round her not coming? Can't you get childcare in the area even if your partner can't come?

Try expressing first thing in morning adjust before bed. Pre bed is important as you'll make milk while asleep. You might not get much

Can't afford childcare no and I am crashing on someone's floor and do not suitable for her to stay. Dreading it now!

I doubt your supply will diminish beyond repair in a week, considering the amount of time you've been feeding. When a friend stopped at 2 years she still had milk months later.

It might be a bit slow at first but I'm sure she will be able to get milk out - babies/toddlers are much more efficient than a pump :) And she'll soon build it back up to what it used to be.

They can lose their latch though as sc2897 said - however, I'm not sure how likely this is at 15 months as it's not really into the self-weaning age range.

I can't imagine her losing it somehow, she is such a milk monster! I guess I will just have to take it as it comes. I had a fear of her trying to feed and there being nothing there for her.

Considering that in tribal societies grandmothers and aunts wet-nurse in emergency situations, I'm sure it will be fine :) The human body is an amazing thing.

Thanks, that has reassured me

Just to update it was fine and dd asked to feed the second she saw me back!