So you've been exclusively pumping and now you're wondering, "Is it too late to get my baby back to the breast?" The short answer? No, it’s not too late. Whether you chose the pump out of necessity or because breastfeeding got off to a rocky start, so many moms reach a point where they deeply desire to bring baby back to the breast—and feel completely unsure how to do it. Maybe your baby refuses the breast now, maybe they never latched well to begin with, or maybe you’re just exhausted from the never-ending bottle and pump cycle.

In this episode, I’m walking you through why this happens, why your desire to reconnect at the breast matters, and how to take practical, gentle steps to rebuild your nursing relationship—even if your baby has only had bottles for weeks or months.

• reasons moms end up exclusively pumping

• Why some babies reject the breast after bottle feeding

• The emotional toll of pumping and craving breastfeeding connection

• Key differences between bottle feeding and nursing mechanics

• Step-by-step strategies to transition baby back to the breast

• Why slow-flow bottles and skin-to-skin are essential

Additional Support Resources

Secrets to a First Latch Without Pain

Latching Essentials

Private Breastfeeding Support

00:00 – Can I switch bottle fed baby back to breastfeeding? 01:00 – Why moms end up exclusively pumping 03:00 – The emotional reasons moms want to get back to the breast 04:30 – Latching Essentials 06:00 – How to gently reintroduce breastfeeding 10:00 – What to watch for: flow preference, oral function, breast refusal 13:30 – How 1:1 support can change everything 15:00 – Final encouragement and next steps