Pumping enough?

Question

My milk came in yesterday. I am pumping every 3-4 hours and getting 3-5 oz each time. Is that a good amount? And does your supply increase over time? I keep seeing people pump 10-14 oz each time they pump and I'm worried I won't make enough.

Answer

That's awesome. When I first started pumping I would only get 1-2 oz combined.

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I just started pumping 2 days ago. I get about 4-5oz and I'm pumping 3x a day. I'm going to go to 4x a day in 2 days and then 5x a day after that. I read I should be pumping at least 25oz per day.

Answer

Drink lots and lots! It's still early in production. Ask lactation about supplements if you want to help increase it.

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I was only getting around 1-2 oz to start off. Baby's tummy is small at this time so there is no need to pump 10-14 oz yet. I went to a breastfeeding class and the lactation consultant said that the normal amount for pumping is different for everyone. Just know that if you start pumping a lot, you will produce more milk and will need to continue to pump.

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