Pumping only?

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Has any moms on here exclusively pumped and did not breastfeed? Latching isn't working out no matter what I try, but I still want my baby to have breastmilk. I'm worried that this might affect my milk supply though.

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Be sure to read up on pace feeding! 
And just because baby can't latch at the moment, don't for get to try again later on, a lot of success stories!  A nipple shields can do wonders if you haven't tried.

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There’s a group on here for that. I think it’s called Exclusive Pumping.

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I only pumped for my daughter because I wanted her to get the breast milk still I couldn't breastfeed her because she was born with hip dysplasia so she was in a brace for 3 months and I couldn't hold her properly to nurse her it honestly made me super upset but I was still happy I was able to give her my milk

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I exclusively pumped with my first for 9 months because he wouldn't latch and it was getting really frustrating. I was able to keep up enough supply for him and freeze a few bags here and there.

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I EP for 9 months! Once she got extra mobile she hated me pumping so I decided it was best for both of our happiness to quit... It was pretty easy for me. I pumped every 2-3 hours for at least 15 minutes until the last month when the pumping sessions got all wonky due to her activity levels! When they’re young, it’s so much easier to do while they nap! If you want to do it, you definitely are capable and if you can’t, formula is not the worst thing you could give your LO. Wishing you the best of luck on your BF journey!!!💗💗💗

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My sister exclusively pumped and the bottle fed her twins for a year she drank mothers milk tea and iced tea and ate lactation cookies every day the twins tongues were too attached and they couldn’t latch you can do it mama and it’s nice because you actually will know how many ounces they are getting each feeding!!!

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I did with my DD1. I breastfed her for about 2 months, then she went on a nursing strike and I ended up pumping 32oz every day for her. I don't regret doing it because she got another good 2 motnhs of breastmilk but I'm not going to lie, it was HARD. 
Having to make sure I pumped every 2 hours, taking 30 mins a time. Carrying around my pumping stuff and even doing it while I was out and about to keep my supply up as it would be if I had breastfed. 
Feel free to message me if you have any questions x

Pumping only?

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