Questions for breastfeeding and pumping mommas!

Abbie · 2016-08-26T20:45:53

So my baby is 2 weeks. Iv been ebf since the beginning. I want to start pump ">pumping but have so many questions. Don't necessarily want to pump to freeze, I will do so if my supply allows it. I want to still be pump ">breastfeeding the majority of the time but mainly so that dad can help with midnight feelings so I can actually get some sleep. Also so that I can leave the house for an hour or so and not worry about baby going hungry. Also to give my nips abut of a rest because although we've got the latch down they are still recovering. Baby is feeding on demand and cluster feeding right now. Any tips or info would be appreciated but I also have a few questions that I would love to be answered. 1) how to store my milk? Like I said unless I have loads I won't be freezing. I will more than likely be pump ">pumping for the same day or the next day so will just refrigerate. Do I still put them in the little bags? Or can I put it in her bottle already and in the fridge? I have a few of the little plastic containers but can you recommend any storage options for me. 2) I have an ameda pump . What should I buy for it? Like the extra accessories or more of? Do Madela bottles attach to all pumps ? 3) how often do you sterilize your pump parts? 4) how to heat pump ">breastmilk ? 5) how do you keep milk cool when going out? (Another reason I want to pump as I can't breastfeed discretely therefore can't breastfeed in public) but how do I keep it ok when out of the house in this CA heat? - how do I heat it when out? Also can baby drink it cold? 6) when should I pump ? Is it ok to pump only after iv fed her my boob and she's asleep? It's kind of hard to know when cuz she cluster feeds and if she falls asleep she will go 2-3 hours before waking but if she stays awake she could be on and off the boob for 3 hours or longer. 7) how to keep my supply up? I would like to be able to make enough to freeze too. Any other info would be great I literally have no idea what I'm doing lol

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