To continue to pump or not?

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Had a breast reduction in 08 and now having trouble producing milk. I am only pumping about 4oz total all day from both breast. So she gets formula mostly. I wondering if it even worth it to keep pumping for 2 bottles a day. Which soon will be less the more she eats. My husband is on the side of any amount of breast milk is great. Let me know what you girls think.

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Try breastfeeding instead of pumping if possible, I breastfed my first till 2,5 yo but when I pumped I would only get 1-2 oz after 20 min, it's not that sufficient sometimes! Good luck!

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I have very low production as well and my baby is on formula. I still pump to get any drop I can so she at least gets some breast milk. I do think some is better than none. Plus, the breast milk seems to help keep her regular as the formula makes it a little harder for her to poop. After about an oz of breast milk she will be able to go

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The other issue is we can't get her latch so pumping is the only option.

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Breast milk has benefits but a momma that that doesn't feel frustrated by pumping is a plus too. If pumping is interrupting the time you are able to enjoy your baby, I can see where you might want to stop. Putting baby to breast would give the benefits of your milk and also give you time with baby.

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If you want to keep pumping, add fenugreek, oatmeal and mothers milk tea. If not then don't worry about it. A fed baby is best!

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Keep pumping keep putting her on the breast! Any amount of breast milk is beneficial! My daughter is getting formula after every nursing session bc of my little production. I produce like 10ml when I pump from both sides. But anything helps!

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Keep pumping. How old is the bby

To continue to pump or not?

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