When to pump while exclusively breastfeeding

Question

Baby is 8 weeks and I would like to build my stash. When is the best time to pump and how often? TIA

Answer

After 6 weeks so your supply has time to regulate. If you’re just wanting to build a stash, pump only after babies morning feed, and if she skips a feed. Pumping too often when continuing to nurse will cause an oversupply, and as good as that sounds, it is the worst. So so painful.

Answer

Your supply is highest in the morning so probably best to pump in the morning. Most women find that 30-60 minutes after a feed works best. You can also pump after baby goes to bed.

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Because I'm going back to work after 6 weeks, my lactation consultant recommended waiting a week after birth and then pumping after morning feed to build up a stash in the freezer for when you return to work. That's what I'm doing!

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I pumped right at the beginning whenever I was engorged, that gave me a huge stash. But didn’t really need it since I ebf .

When to pump while exclusively breastfeeding

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