New to breastfeeding!

Chels

Ok so my plan is to pump then bottle feed. A lot of family members are saying that the hospital will try to push me getting the baby to latch when that’s not what I wanted to do. Is it possible for me just to pump and bottle feed or is it necessary that I see if the baby can latch?

Also on another note, what are some things to do to get your supply up? I’m 24 weeks now so could I start trying to bring up my supply a few weeks before I give birth or wait until the baby is here?