when do u decide to hang ur pumps? i am 16wks along with my #2 but my #1 is only 7 mthd old. gynae has warned me abt bm drying up during 2nd tri of pregnancy and i've tried all sorts of things to increase supply but of no help. i pump 3hrly at work and my output on gd days are 20ml per pump. on not so gd days, i get only 10ml per pump. i am determine to continue but with this kind of supply, im wondering if im just wasting my time. hubby has always been supportive and told me i can continue pumping even if it takes me 3 days just to get 1 feed for #1. my lo still latches at night but will nvr be full so i hv to supplement FM still. should i just hang my pump now and conserve energy for #2? i am planning to tandem feed when #2 arrives but im scared if #1 wld nt want bm anymore.

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It really depends on your body. My #1 is 3 mths, #2 is 6 mths, #3 is 9 mths and now #4 is still breastfeeding. Ideally would like to stop only after 18mths if I can hold on till then cos super cost saving and also healthy for the child. If the flow is really so low, you may wish to discuss with your gynae and hubby at the same time before making the decision.

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Home Breastfeeding when decide hang ur pumpsi 16wks along with 2 but 1 only 7 mthd oldgynae has warned abt bm drying during 2nd tri pregnancy ive tried sorts things increase supply but helpi pump 3hrly work output gd days 20ml pump not gd days i get only 10ml pumpi determine continue but with kind supply im wondering if im wasting timehubby has always been supportive told i continue pumping if takes 3 days get 1 feed 1 lo still latches night but nv