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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think you can open up the topic with her, ask her how she's feeling about it, tell her that you think it would be totally and completely fine for her to stop breastfeeding (and explain your reasons why you think it's fine, not why she should do it), and let her know that you will support her no matter what she decides to do.[/quote]

OP here. I have talked to her and explained this before months ago. Her mom, my mom, and her sister all have said the same thing. The pediatrician also said the same thing. [/quote]

There are many benefits to breastmilk.  They have been studied.   You also dont have to worry about breastmilk being recalled.  Formula is recalled a lot.  A generation ago, many women didnt breastfeed.  200 years ago women relied onnwet nurses.  Many of my friends and I were not offered support from our moms because our moms relied on formula.

I'm the pp who breastfed long term.  Your wife does need to back off on the pumping if she isnt sleeping and its interfering with her time.   If your kid is sleeping through the night your kid doesnt  need milk overnight. You are meant to produce just what your kid needs. Is she trying to just make up for the day?  She is just trying to create milk to feed the baby while she works?  Sleep and nutrition are important for creating milk.    She has to draw the conclusion herself.  [/quote]

OP here. [b]She is on maternity leave.[/b] He eats 28-30 ounces a day. She makes 30-32 ounces. We used formula for the first two months because he never wanted to breastfeed, and she had low supply. She went to pumping every 2-3 hours and her supply increased over the last month or two, but he still refuses to nurse. She used the milk for the day and the night before to feed him. [/quote]

How is her work suffering if she's on maternity leave?[/quote]

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