Preganant with baby #2 Still breastfeeding baby #1 should I supplement?

Question

My baby will be 11 months on the 1st and I am currently pregnant with baby #2. We’re still breastfeeding but my milk supply has gone way down, I’m considering supplementing with formula. I’m not quite ready to wean completely, my goal was always to breastfeed her until 12 months, but since my milk is going down and my nipples are so sore due to the hormones I’m not sure what I should do!

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I'm 21 weeks pregnant with my second and my supply decreased from the start drastically to the point where I decided to switch over to formula. I had tried everything to increase my supply, but I could very clearly see a consistent decrease every week. I was on a strict pumping schedule, since I work full time away from home so there was no denying it. It was definitely drying up. My obgyn also advised me to stop breastfeeding, since a decrease in your supply is your body's way of telling you that it can't sustain both babies. I made peace with the fact that I had breastfed my baby for as long as my body allowed me to, and now I'm giving my body the chance to give my second baby what he needs from me.

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Mine has gone down despite not being pregnant. I think it's just that my baby is eating more solids and needing less milk. I would just see how your baby is responding. If he seems unsatisfied then try supplementing!

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I'm 16 weeks pregnant and my supply plummeted at 8 weeks. I have to supplement I still pump twice a day but only get about 3-5 oz each pump. I stopped pumping in between because I was literally getting half an oz it wasn't worth the hassle.

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I definitely wouldn’t supplement in this situation as it will make your supply decrease further potentially. I think you may just beed to BF more often. Are you sure your supple is decreasing? It’s very unusual if you’re feeding on demand. I would get advice from a lactation consultant. Well done with the feeding and congrats on pregnancy :) x

Preganant with baby #2 Still breastfeeding baby #1 should I supplement?

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