Separated from my BF baby by hospital admission

[Unwellandupset]

He’s 18 months, has coslept and breastfed to sleep every night of his life. I am v unwell and admitted to hospital far away from home and I am missing him and I am devastated. I’m not ready for BFing to finish. I just want to go home to my baby. I know I need to be here and recover but I am just so sad it is probably the end of our BFing journey. I have been pumping but it seems futile as looks like I may be here at least another week.

Oh gosh that's so upsetting for you, it's the worst having to be away from our babies, and you are not well yourself. It actually might not be the end, he might be back to it when you get back to him. Take care of yourself, I hope you recover quickly and get back to him but all will be okay even if it is the end of feeding :)

This sounds so sad - hugs to you - I know you are missing your DS terribly. Feel better soon.

Pumping as much as you can is a good idea. Will he be able to visit you and feed from time to time? I hope you will be able to see him often, irregardless of whether he's still feeding.
From what I have read, baby's actions on the breast stimulate milk production so it may be that when you are back together, if he tries to feed, things will go back to how they have been.

Hope you’re feeling a bit better @Unwellandupset, being separated like this must be so hard for you both

Oh that’s sad x you’re an amazing mum, hope you get better soon x even if this is the end for BF, it’s more important for him to have his mummy better x

Poor you, that’s a horrible situation. Ask to speak to the infant feeding lead if there is a maternity unit in the hospital, they might be helpful. Also try to get some time with your little one if you are well enough for that. At this stage I wouldn’t expect to be able to pump much quantity but the stimulation could help so if you are well enough to pump a bit don’t despair if nothing comes out. Dont look at the pump, look at photos or videos of your little one.
If you are on medication Breastfeeding Network or E lactancia are good sources of information on what is compatible with breastfeeding (ime medical staff can be over cautious without checking actual suitability).

Above all hope you recover soon and can be reunited, or perhaps moved to a hospital nearer to home.