Any other mom that exclusively pumping?

Question

My 3 month old stopped bf all of a sudden I tried everything but nothing worked.. So i need help with pumping and how many times should i pump a day to keep my supply.. I am really heartbroken because I used to feel like a mom when I am bf now i feel mesirable and think that my baby doesn't like/want me anymore

Update: took the baby to the ciropractor and apparently her shoulders are misplaced from delivering he put them back and finally she started breastfeeding again and without me fighting with her each time she bf.. Sad to know that she was in pain the last 3 months

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I've been exclusively pumping since my baby was 2 weeks old. I've given these tips on how to keep supply up. Hope you don't mind screenshots as I'm too lazy to retype 😉 There's also a support group on Facebook called Exclusively Pumping Mums that has been loads of help to me if you decide pumping is the route you wanna take. Good luck!

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Is your baby tied?

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It could just be a nursing strike! Mine did that at 1week when we were still trying to get him to gain back weight and it was nerve wracking.

The lactation consultant suggested skin-to-skin, laid-back breastfeeding, side-lying feeding, and just offering the boob as often as possible but not pressuring him. After a day or so, he came back around. Bottle fed in the meantime, pump every time you'd normally feed.

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My LO is really giving me a tough time wth BF nowadays I fear he may be headed down the same road.any suggestions to prevent it.i pump but really wanna cont. bf as well.

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Dont feel bad. I felt like an utter failure after bf issues and constant blocked ducts made me swich to pumping exclusivey. Its not what i wanted but in the end fed is best. I do every 3 hours awake and every 4 at night. If i notice my supply drops i power pump once a day.

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Just keep trying! My baby is starting to refuse the bottle!

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Every 2-3 hours during the day, at night I've been doing longer stretches. I usually pump after I feed him at night.

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As often as baby would be breastfeeding

Any other mom that exclusively pumping?

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