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When Tobin comes, should I still be pumping or just demand feeding? I know I'll pump when I go back to work, but what about while I'm home?
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I have heard moms say that they pump 15 minutes after a feeding. This will stimulate your breasts to make more milk. More milk to increase your supply Force-feeding or storing.
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That came out all wrong! I am verbally dictating this and did not preview it before I pushed send. This is what it was to read.
I have heard moms say that they pump 15 minutes after a feeding. This will stimulate your breasts to make more milk. More milk to increase your supply for feeding or storing.
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I agree. I would pump after he feeds. You want to let your body know to increase your volume.
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I did pump after feeds for about 3 months the first time I induced. It was tiring and a lot of work. The second time, I trusted my body more and didn't pump much after I got to the point of ebf. So I guess it depends on where you are. If you are still supplementing, then I would think about pumping after some feeds, but trying to do it every time is too much, in my opinion.
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Jennifer,
That's kind of what I was worried about. I can see myself pumping occasionally, but every time (especially if he's feeding every other hour or so) seems like I'd never have time for anything else!
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I picked specific feedings. I always pumped after the last pump before bed (usually more time before the next feed) and the first pump in the morning (was usually when I had the most milk). Sometimes I would pump in the middle of the night and maybe one other time during the day.
Where is your supply at right now?
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Now I'm getting about 3 ounces/day. I haven't been able to get it any higher than that.
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How long have you been pumping?
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Oh, a while! I started in September!
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