How much should I be getting from pumping?

Question

I’m a FTM, 3 weeks pp and have been exclusively breastfeeding. I just pumped for the first time today and I only got about 4-5oz total in the one session that I pumped so far. 
Is that normal? Should I be producing more?

Answer

That’s a great supply! At 12 months old, my EBF baby takes 4.5oz of breastmilk a feeding. The amount doesn’t steadily increase like formula babies. So you’re already producing enough for my 1 year old! Lol

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That’s great

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Please keep in mind too, you may not always get this amount from a pumping session, and what you may get pumping is not always an indication of supply - or lack of. But I would generally average about 4oz a session. Sometimes more, sometimes less, even times with what seems like nothing.

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That’s normal 😊 
I exclusively pump (4 months in now) and other than my first morning pump (when I get the most) I get 4-5 oz

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