Weaning from breast to bottle

Quoting Jennybananna:" Why do you have to give up breastfeeding? Cant you just pump at work."

Quoting shell2890:" Heyy i'm needing to wean my 5 1/2 month old onto formula as i'm going back to work in 6 weeks. How should ... [snip!] ... don't know how to approach it, any tips would be great   Really sad to be giving up breastfeeding i love it but needs must :/"

Quoting shell2890:" ideally i would pump but where i work it wouldn't be possible to pump as there is nowhere for me to do ... [snip!] ... in thier house, they wouldn't even let me bring my pump in, they're the ones looking after LO half the time i'm at work :/"

Quoting shell2890:" ideally i would pump but where i work it wouldn't be possible to pump as there is nowhere for me to do ... [snip!] ... in thier house, they wouldn't even let me bring my pump in, they're the ones looking after LO half the time i'm at work :/"

Quoting shell2890:" ideally i would pump but where i work it wouldn't be possible to pump as there is nowhere for me to do ... [snip!] ... in thier house, they wouldn't even let me bring my pump in, they're the ones looking after LO half the time i'm at work :/"

Quoting Jennybananna:" In the US they must give you time off to pump (unpaid) but they have to give you the break and a place. What exactly is your parents issue with breast milk? Thats a bit extreme. "

Quoting Roe23:" If you don't want to give up breastfeeding, don't! Pumping while at work, at least as often as your ... [snip!] ... she would have eaten and drank during the time we were apart, but it's a little different for a 6 month old). Best of luck!"

Quoting Roe23:" How long are you away from your child? Are you able to go home at lunch to nurse? Some babies don't ... [snip!] ... then nurse frequently (and more throughout the night) when together. Co-sleeping works for many families with this arrangement."