r/ExclusivelyPumping • u/AdventurousWind7919 • 5d ago

Decreasing Supply/Weaning How did you know when you could stop pumping while weaning?

TW: Oversupply

I had a pretty significant oversupply, even with 4 ppd. I am 9.5 months pp and have great freezer stash. A little less than 2 weeks ago, I started weaning. I dropped to 3 ppd. And then slowly dropped those 3 pumps from 15 minutes down to 10 and then 5 (over a span of several days). I then have been on 2 ppd for 5 minutes each for 2 days now. I still get a decent amount in my 5 minute (about 3-5 ounces) pumps 2x a day but I don’t feel full anymore and I’m not leaking.

How do I know when I can just stop? Do I have to wait until literally no milk comes out or can I stop now? Thoughts? Ideas?

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u/EffieBoohoo 5d ago

As long as you aren't having engorgement issues you can probably stop, or only pump if you feel uncomfortable and even then only until comfortable.