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Pumping?

I’m about 4.5 weeks postpartum and had to start pumping to build enough of a milk supply for 24hours after an upcoming surgery. In the early morning I usually nurse my baby for about 40 minutes and then pump. How much milk should I expect to pump after nursing?

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