Should I pump??

Question

My 4 week old eats no more than ten minutes per feeding. We are on a pretty steady three hour routine. She seems satisfied and at her two week appt had gained weight. But my question is, since she only nurses for either ten minutes on one side every three hours or 3-5 minutes per side each feeding, should I pump afterwards to keep my supply up?? I’m so scared it will slow down. I have been pumping once a day, usually after her morning feeding and getting 4-6 ounces total which I freeze. 
Thoughts??

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she's content with what she gets, if it ain't broke don't fix it! if you need to have a stash for sone reason, like work out for a sitter, that's different.

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Your baby may just be an efficient nurser. My son was the same. He always gained weight well and I never had a supply issue. In fact, I had an oversupply. The pumping part is up to you. Your body will produce what your baby needs, but if you want to add milk to your freezer to either use if you go back to work or have just in case or even donate to a baby in need, it won’t hurt!

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If your baby is satisfied, then you are good !  Baby will always know when enough is enough ! You body will produce just what baby needs no need to fear ! Keep up the good work !

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Girl I would pump and build a freezer stash. If you dont end up using it you can donate. Right now I’m using what milk and I can pump and supplementing with my friends milk. Usually about 2 oz a bottle. I wish I had extra stores

Should I pump??

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