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Offline BusterB

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One off bottle of F - do I need to pump?
« on: March 23, 2014, 12:25:28 pm »
Very quick question..... As title says, my 7 month, EBF baby had a one off bottle of formula with his Daddy today... am hoping as BF is well established and this was a one off I can get away without pumping? Have been very lucky and never had an issues with blockages/mastitis - so think it will be fine, but wanted to check & would appreciate some advice...  :)

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Re: One off bottle of F - do I need to pump?
« Reply #1 on: March 23, 2014, 13:51:44 pm »
I would have thought it would be fine :). Just be aware you might feel a bit engorged so if that's the case you can always hand express off a little just to be comfortable, but given I'd think your supply is well-established then I can't see that a one-off bottle would matter too much x

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Re: One off bottle of F - do I need to pump?
« Reply #2 on: March 23, 2014, 19:08:16 pm »
I agree with PP.  LOs' demand for milk can often drop off if they are teething or ill, but this doesn't cause issues with supply. I'd think a one off bottle of formula would be similar.  Also agree, I'd just hand express a bit for comfort if things got too uncomfortable,
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Re: One off bottle of F - do I need to pump?
« Reply #3 on: March 23, 2014, 19:57:14 pm »
Thanks so much for responses ladies! I didn't even get engorged in the end, so all seems fine :) Was odd not feeding him myself for the first time in over 7 months but good to know we can do a bottle once in a while! Thanks again x

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Re: One off bottle of F - do I need to pump?
« Reply #4 on: March 23, 2014, 21:23:36 pm »
Yes, it's handy to have that option
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