Success with alternating feeds?
Looking for experience or recommendations for alternating formula with breastfeeding. Every other feed would be the other but nights would still be only breastfeeding. Trying to figure out how to combo feed but still maintain a supply without pumping. Or am I being unrealistic? Lol
My 4 month old has been EBF with an occasional pumped bottle- has always been a big eater! Never had latch problems and my supply has always seemed great. She has always been very small weight wise but recently dropped below her growth curve. Pediatrician has recommended to supplement with formula to help with weight gain and fussiness. I’m all for it because my anxiety has been ridiculous with trying to make sure she’s gaining weight with only breastfeeding. We tried to offer her a formula bottle after feeds but she really isn’t taking much. I feel like my milk volume is there but wonder if it’s not “rich” enough because of some diet changes I’ve had to make (nonfat/lowfat foods, limited dairy). I want to continue to breastfeed for as long as my supply is there. But could alternating lead to the end of the breastfeeding journey or does the supply regulate to the more stretched out feeds?
Hoping others have had a similar experience and can share their tips or tricks!❤️