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Will this cause my milk supply to drop?

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Starry4321 · 17/08/2024 23:46

I’m going back to work in 2 weeks. I go back 2 days a week (Tuesday and Wednesday. 9am - 4.30pm). My baby is currently 13 months old so I'm grateful breastfeeding has lasted so long. I want to breastfeed until baby is ready to stop so happy to keep going until around 2 years. Will my milk supply drop with being away from him during the day those 2 days a week?

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Cobblersorchard · 17/08/2024 23:49

No. I went back 4 full days at 13 months and breastfed until 26 months.

Just brace yourself for more night feeds to start with. I found I didn’t need to express, but DD did make up for it on non working days and at night.

Starry4321 · 18/08/2024 08:44

Cobblersorchard · 17/08/2024 23:49

No. I went back 4 full days at 13 months and breastfed until 26 months.

Just brace yourself for more night feeds to start with. I found I didn’t need to express, but DD did make up for it on non working days and at night.

Thank you that is reassuring to hear. Sounds like he will make up for it one way or another!

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tribalmango · 18/08/2024 09:09

It will likely go through a bit of a change as you/baby adjust, but maybe not at this stage.
You will be able to continue to BF for as long as you want.

I worked full time with both mine and they self weaned at age 3 and 4.

Sammie1990 · 19/08/2024 21:46

I’m sure you know this but when I’ve been away for my baby for the day my boobs hurt so much I have to pump. I would maybe say pump at work to begin with if you can as it may be more comfortable x

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