Breastfeeding Question!

If it works it works. If your really concerned about your supply dipping I'd pump the other while baby is eating n freeze what you pump

My daughter is 10momths old. I’ve always done one at a time each feed so they “empty” However if they both feel full and hurting I do feed from both. I think as long as you are feeding from both regularly you won’t loose your supply. Everyone is different and your always going to get opinions from everyone. I’ve learnt to do what feels right for me and Bub ❤️

I did the same thing. If it working do worry about it. If you start to notice supply going down in one then start trying to remember to switch. I just found that so hard because sometimes my son would eat for a minute and other times 20 minutes so how you supposed to know when to switch?? Unless they were both full and uncomfortable I didn’t worry about it and had no issues.

I used to offer both until we discovered my LO was overeating (he was spitting up all the time). So I switched to one side per feed, and he’s doing great, and my supply is still good. So just do whatever works best for you!

My son is 8 months old and I have always fed him on one side and used the other for the next feeding. He is perfectly healthy and gained weight just fine! He was a quick feeder so it was important to me he drank from one breast completely so he could get all the nutrients/hindmilk. It’s never affected my supply. Don’t worry! You’re doing great!

That’s exactly how I was/still am with my daughter. She’s 5 months now and my supply is still okay. I wouldn’t say I have a freezer stocked full or that I produce heavily but it’s enough to feed her and have extra for babysitters/daycare. I would suggest though to keep your supply up, to invest in a pump if you haven’t already. Whenever your LO feeds, you should pump both breasts after to either keep up with your supply or demand of your body to produce more. I pumped 3 times while I’m at work then when I go home and my days off I breastfeed exclusively. Sometimes when I put her down for the night, my boobs are still semi full so I pump and store whatever I get. It’s been working for me. Like I said, I don’t produce a lot but I get enough to get by.

I do the same thing that you do and it has worked for us for eleven months! One feed I offer one, then I offer the other one at the next feed. You should be fine maintaining a supply that way. To be honest, when she was tiny, she would never be able to finish off one to be offered the other, or she would fall asleep feeding. If you continue and you feel like you’re managing to maintain a supply, and your little one is gaining weight, etc. it sounds like you’ll be doing great!

I only feed on one side! My lactation consultant told me that it’s okay because my babe was still getting enough milk. I just catch my letdown on the other side with a Haakaa pump 🙌🏻

Just do what works best just switch breasts next feeding. You’re supply should be fine. I feel like sometimes I do both breasts sometimes I use one. I made it to a year so far without reason worrying too much about supply and it’s been okay! You got this!

It's supply and demand if you feed every 2 hours on one side then that side will have what it needs for that feeding your body will adjust I wouldn't stress. Your boobs will just be different sizes throughout the day depending the feeding also I saw someone say fenugreek I would deffinilty research before u try and take stuff for supply because fenugreek actually causes a lot of people to dry up I wouldn't worry about your supply unless baby isn't getting what they need and can not get satisfied after feeding

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I know but I'm in a breastfeeding group and there have been a couple ladies who have had reverse affects and have completely dried up and later on found out it was caused by that. I use to suggest it because I used it with my oldest and someone had let me know that it can cause some women to dry

As long as your breasts don't become engorged u should be fine, because when they become engorged it could cause you to have plugged ducts which aren't good for u or baby.

What you're doing is what I do! My supply doesnt go down! But if you feel the need to, you may pump the other breast and store that

Follow your baby’s cues. If he seems hungry (fussy between feedings, I happy when you finish or eating more often than usual) try offering the other. I can’t say it’ll make your supply go down, by doing what you are but I can guarantee that if he eats from both breasts at every meal you supply will increase and at least you can pump bottles to give the sitter while you relax or go out!

My 17 month old has done one side per feeding since day 1. I also pump for a mama in need! Your supply will regulate to babys needs

If it's working. Don't try to meddle. Bub and body work it out, don't think too hard. Enjoy :)

I do the same things most of the time, whatever my son wants really. I’ve been breastfeeding for 13 months now and my supply is still good, it did decrease some but that’s just because he doesn’t nurse as much anymore cause he’s 1. I think if you give your baby both in each feeding it will just increase your supply but it won’t hurt if you don’t.

I did this and would pump my other side at the same time. Two birds with one stone!

That’s what I’ve done for 2 babies. My first I breastfed no issues. My son I’ve had other complications that have us on donor milk from time to time. But this is a great way to feed.

It won’t make your supply go down! I’ve always fed my baby this way as well since day one. We are now 14 months strong. Do what you are comfortable with. Your milk will adjust to your schedule and babies needs as you feed. :) I also managed to have a stash of over 500 ounces even feeding this way!

Nope not a problem. I’m in a breastfeeding group and some moms even just use one breast... for years!

My baby would only nurse one side at a time as well. You me body makes what baby tells it to just be sure to pump the breast baby does not eat from after feeding

I would try pumping the other side afterwards. It could help boost supply. If you don’t want to pump then you really shouldn’t have anything to worry about.