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Completely lost- getting started pumping

Karen • Sat, Aug 01

I have no idea where to start with pumping. Any suggestions on how to learn the best practices? Right now we are having to supplement since she wasn't gaining weight since my milk hadn't come in. So she latches for 10-25 min then we follow up with formula where she eats .5 oz- 1.5 oz.

I was recently hospitalized and pumped to keep the same schedule as her feeding- and I was getting about .5 per breast every 2-3 hrs.

I need info on basics - I'm so lost and getting nervous about having enough to build up a supply for going back to work!

Any advice?

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