How to start a routine?

Question

Okay so I plan on exclusively pumping / supplementing with formula but I have some questions! 
Did anyone get help with pumping from a lactation specialist? 
Did you pump soon after birth? Or how long did you wait? 
Did you pump your colostrum to give to your baby? 
How frequently and for how long did you pump?

Answer

I got help from a lactation consultant at the hospital when I had the baby, but not after that. I intended to nurse, but they had pumps there that I used to help get my milk to come in. I was instructed to pump after every time I feed her. So it was pretty much right away. Well, she didn't end up latching, so I exclusively pumped. The colostrum was definitely pumped. You can't get around it! It's filled with so much nutrients for baby and so important they get that. And the pumping signals to the brain to produce milk. As for how frequently to pump, you should pump after every feeding, bottle feeding or nursing, whether it's formula or breast milk. You should do this at least for the first month or so. Then you should pump about 7-8 times a day with at least one pumping session in the middle of the night. Each breast should be pumped for about 15 minutes or until empty. Over time, you'll notice it'll start taking 20-25 minutes to empty, or even longer. I hope these answer your questions.

How to start a routine?

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