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This post is for all the moms who asked me how I did it when I traveled without my baby for 4 days. Did baby feed directly after 4 days? YES ✅ He latched perfectly and fed like I never left Did my supply drop? NO ✅ My supply stayed completely stable How? I pumped regularly while away to maintain supply and stored the milk. When I returned, baby took to the breast immediately. Pro tip: If your baby hesitates to latch after a gap, offer the breast when they’re drowsy/sleepy — the sucking reflex is strongest then and they’re more likely to latch naturally. Important disclaimer: I am NOT encouraging anyone to do this. Everyone needs to make their own decision based on their unique situation. I had: ✓ A strong support system at home ✓ Complete confidence in my decision ✓ The ability to pump consistently while traveling ✓ A baby who was secure in breastfeeding You know your baby, your body, and your circumstances best. You do you. 💛 What worked for me may not work for everyone — and that’s completely okay. This is just my experience for those who asked. Happy to answer any questions you guys have , please ask in comments section. And for links of pump, sterilising bag, chiller, ice packs - comment link and I’ll share it with you directly . . . . . #breastfeedingtips #breastfeedingjourney #pumpingmom #momlife #lactation

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This post was published on 19th February, 2026 by Ankita on her Instagram handle "@followyourchild (Ankita B Chandak | Montessori Expert | Parenting Coach)". Ankita has total 514.5K followers on Instagram and has a total of 1.1K post.This post has received 1.5K Likes which are lower than the average likes that Ankita gets. Ankita receives an average engagement rate of 0.51% per post on Instagram. This post has received 603 comments which are greater than the average comments that Ankita gets. Overall the engagement rate for this post was lower than the average for the profile. #lactation #pumpingmom #breastfeedingjourney #breastfeedingtips #momlife has been used frequently in this Post.