There are many ways to wean and you get to decide how you’d like to wean for your family. I recently had a client who wanted to gradually wean her 6 month old and needed a structured plan to help navigate the process. This is by no means meant to be for everyone, but I thought some one else may find it helpful if it sounds similar to your pumping or feeding experience and you’re looking for some guidance. You can always reach out for a consultation and we can work on a plan that’s individualized to work for you!

Week one: Monday to Thursday:

6:30am – Breastfeed (about 15 mins)
7:00am – Pump 15 minutes
10:00am – Pump 15 minutes
1:00pm – Pump 15 minutes
4:00pm – Pump 15 minutes
6:30pm – Breastfeed (5-10 mins)
8:30pm – Pump 15 minutes

Week one Friday to Sunday:

6:30am – Breastfeed (about 15 mins)
7:00am – Pump 12 minutes
10:00am – Pump 12 minutes
1:00pm – Pump 12 minutes
4:00pm – Pump 12 minutes
6:30pm – Breastfeed (5-10 mins)
8:30pm – Pump 12 minutes

Week two Monday to Thursday

6:30am – Breastfeed (about 15 mins)
8:00am – Pump 10 minutes
11:00am – Pump 10 minutes
3:00pm – Pump 10 minutes
6:30pm – Breastfeed (5-10 mins)
9:00pm – Pump 10 minutes

Week two Friday to Sunday 6:30am – Breastfeed (about 15 mins)
9:00am – Pump 10 minutes
12:30pm – Pump 10 minutes
3:30pm – Pump 10 minutes
6:30pm – Breastfeed (5-10 mins)
9:00pm – Pump 10 minutes

Week three Monday to Thursday
6:30am – Breastfeed (about 15 mins)
9:00am – Pump 5 minutes
12:30pm – Pump 5 minutes
3:30pm – Pump 5 minutes
6:30pm – Breastfeed (5-10 mins)
9:00pm – Pump 5 minutes

Week three Friday to Sunday
6:30am – Breastfeed (about 15 mins)
10:00am – Pump 5 minutes
2:00pm – Pump 5 minutes
6:30pm – Breastfeed (5-10 mins)
9:00pm – Pump 5 minutes

Week four Monday to Thursday 6:30am – Breastfeed (about 15 mins)
10:00am – Pump only to relieve discomfort
3:00pm – Pump only to relieve discomfort
6:30pm – Breastfeed (5-10 mins)
9:00pm – Pump only to relieve discomfort

Week four Friday to Sunday. 6:30am – Breastfeed (about 15 mins)
11:00am – Pump only to relieve discomfort
Afternoon – Pump only to relieve discomfort
6:30pm – Breastfeed (5-10 mins)
9:00pm – Pump only to relieve discomfort

Week five
6:30am breastfeed if desired
Pump once or twice only to relieve comfort
6:30pm breastfeed if desired