Breastfeeding or pumping? Is there a difference?

Question

I haven't had my baby yet, but I was planning on using a pump instead of directly breastfeeding her. When I mentioned that, some people disagreed and said that breastfeeding naturally is better for the baby. I always thought that either way, the baby is getting my breast milk which I know is better than formula. So is there really a difference? Does a pump filter out some of the nutrients so it's not as healthy, or are there any risks in using a pump??
Sorry everyone, totally clueless first-time mommy here 🤗

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the difference is that when you latch baby their saliva tells your body exactly what antibodies and nutrients to make that baby needs at that specific time. like if they're sick, your milk will change. I've heard exclusively pumping is really hard and time consuming and that it's much easier to feed directly from the breast. either way it's whatever you're most comfortable with!

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Nothing wrong with it, sometimes people have trouble pumping but can breast feed though so keep that in mind. Just make sure if you are doing just pumping when starting out it is important to establish your supply so you will feel like you are always attached to the pump but you should pump every 2-3 hours even during the night. For the first couple of weeks

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I pumped for my first and it so exhausting this time around I'm breastfeeding and its so much better and easier but there's nothing wrong with pumping

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Pumped milk and milk straight from the breast are both nutritious and great for baby. As mentioned before, by breastfeeding your body will respond to your baby's needs by altering your milk to match. Breastfeeding isn't just about food, it's also a comfort for babies, and can help them get to sleep.

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Nothing to wash/sterilize if you breastfeed directly. A million parts to wash/sterilize when pumping. 
The milk comes in the correct temperature.

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a pump doesn't always get the milk out like baby can, it's also really hard to exclusively pump and get baby fed. but you do you, I personally think it's easier to throw baby on my boob, cuz he Doesn't choke on it or drink too fast like on the bottle.

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I just had my daughter a week ago and i pump exclusively because she has a really tight latch and it's so painful. Pumping works really well for us! But I'm also a stay at home mom, so I'm able to pump whenever i need to.

Breastfeeding or pumping? Is there a difference?

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