Pre-Consultation Resources
Weaning Resources
These resources will help you decide if you need a breastfeeding consultation. You’ll want to first complete the Breastfeeding Consult Self-Assessment to know if weaning is the most important issue you need help with.
How to Stop Breastmilk Production
The blog provides a step-by-step guide on how to stop breastmilk production safely and gradually, including recommendations such as reducing the number of feedings and avoiding unnecessary pumping.
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Breastfeeding and Pacifiers: What You Need to Know
The post advises caution with pacifier use during the early stages of breastfeeding as it might interfere with the baby’s latch and could lead to early, unintentional weaning.
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Breastfeeding and Returning to Work or School
The post indicates that 80% of mothers who return to full-time work wean within the first month but emphasizes that continued breastfeeding is possible with planning. The article advises more frequent, shorter duration pumping sessions to maintain milk supply when returning to work or school.
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The Day I Had to Say “Goodbye” to Breastfeeding my Little Lady
The blog shares Anna’s personal story of reluctant weaning due to fertility treatments, suggesting medical conditions or treatments might necessitate weaning. Anna’s narrative offers insights into the natural and gradual process of a child self-weaning by breastfeeding less frequently.
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After reading through a selection of the resources above, if you feel like you still need help, please schedule an in-person 1:1 consultation or a remote consultation with one of our IBCLCs.
