How soon can I start giving my baby the bottle?

Question

I am losing a lot of milk that I could be saving.

How soon can I start pumping?

Thanks!

Answer

Unless you're committed to pumping long term on a schedule, don't pump until at least 2 weeks PP because you can create an over supply that could cause mastitis if not pumped. Instead look into a Haaka which just suctions on the opposite breast you're nursing on and catches the letdown.

Answer

You can get Milkies Milk Savers to catch what you're leaking. Pumping too soon can trigger an oversupply.

Answer

I pumped the day my kids were born

Answer

I started pumping right away with my son. I just had too much milk and needed to prepare to go back to work, so I made a nice stash in the freezer. I also introduced him to the bottle right away, so he did both bottle and breast from the beginning. Never caused any problems or confusion!

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How soon can I start giving my baby the bottle?

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