How much should I produce?

Question

I am not exclusively pumping but I’m trying to build up enough frozen milk Incase I need to go somewhere and leave my baby girl with her grandma. After she eats I’m able to pump around 1-2 ounces or so. She is 16 days old today. Is that a good amount to be able to pump? I feel like I’m not making enough milk.

Answer

I didn't even start pumping until 4 weeks because you're milk isn't even regulated yet. best to just let baby latch and even you out then pump for bottles plus you don't want to over stimulate and create an over supply of milk. then you risk mastitis and clogged ducts. that being said, baby is 6 weeks and I pump once in the morning to make enough for a bottle for dad to give every morning when he gets off work. i usually get 4 oz. then i pump once during his really long afternoon nap to add to my freezer stash. in the beginning I did use a haakaa to catch milk on the other side while I fed baby, as opposed to pumping. (watch some YouTube videos). and I started a small stash with that.

How much should I produce?

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