As Kellie pointed out, nursing through pregnancy is unpredictable, and 
is often best taken day-by-day -- no matter the mother's long-term 
plans, she may have to adapt them as her individual situation unfolds..  
Since the pregnancy is in the driver's seat, hormonally speaking, some 
women do have a quick drop in supply.  Some recent Lactnet posts 
discussed  certain situations where a baby around the mid-year needed to 
be eating more than the available breastmilk, in which case formula 
could be viewed as one of the developmentally appropriate "solids" being 
introduced.

Along with every drop of her milk she's able to provide, the mother can 
focus on both of them continuing to enjoy the time spent breastfeeding, 
since older babies love the warm interaction.  If the baby is getting 
frustrated with the slow flow, the mother can think about providing the 
other foods and formula first, and frequently offering "dessert" at the 
breast,, with lots of skin-to-skin and compression, perhaps nursing 
laying down a couple of times during the day to get some extra rest. 
(Baby #1 will be crawling by the end of the pregnancy!)  That way the 
baby will continue to feel satisfied and peaceful at the breast, and 
perhaps be gentler on the mother's tender nipples.

"Adventures in Tandem Nursing" and the articles from the LLLI website 
and kellymom.com might help this mother feel like she's on some common 
ground.

Margaret Sabo Wills, LLLL, IBCLC Maryland

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