how to pump ?

Question

I'm a ftm and I'm exclusively breastfeeding my daughter, who's 6 days old. I want to start pumping and saving my milk to help keep my supply up, but I'm not sure when I should pump or how. Can anyone tell me what their routine is ? Thank you :)

Answer

If I even have the time to pump, I'll try to pump after she eats first thing in the morning. I usually get two and a half ounces combined from that.

Answer

Try not to start pumping until 6 weeks po or it can create an over supply because your body is still regulating. At 6 weeks start pumping once a day after first morning feed (you will get more in the morning). I went back to work at 12 weeks and I have more than enough.

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I pump when he sleeps , so after feeding , and I  started very early because I work so I had to start early to have enough supply for him , and I really don't regret starting early , I've pumped since day one 👍🏻

Answer

Don't pump yet. It's too early. Your body is still figuring out your milk supply. Milk is made on a supply and demand schedule. Pumping now will encourage an oversupply or a milk imbalance (more foremilk, less hindmilk)

Wait a week or two, then start pumping.

how to pump ?

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