No supply?

Question

I delivered early 34 weeks. Baby is in nicu. Im 5 days postpartum and have yet to become engorged. I hardly get a mil when I pump. I’m worried I won’t get a supply.. i pump every 2-3 hours.

Answer

Try switching to every 1.5 hrs. Pump 20min, break 10 min, then pump again. BUT best to speak with a lactation consultant, they SHOULD have one at the NICU. What I stated for timing was based on what they told me for my 36.5wk old in the NICU.
Be easy on yourself, tho. Your boobs aren't and weren't ready. It takes time and patience. Some moms even with a full term kiddo won't produce milk so be kind to yourself and breastfeeding might not be for everyone. Many hugs to you and your itty bitty baby!

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I have had 2 37 weekers and both times it took until 10 days post partum for my milk to fully come in, it transitioned very slowly but I did have a full supply with both babies after that. Keep up your hard work and make sure you stay plenty hydrated

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Your milk just hasn’t transitioned yet. It can take up to 7 days. 
Definitely do as much skin to skin time as possible. 
Drink lots of water. Drink electrolytes. Eat enough food! 
Do not go longer than 3hrs without pumping. Do every 2 hours as often as you can. 
Do not stress about feeling engorged. It doesn’t happen to everyone. 
Try and relax while you pump. Do not stare at what is coming out. Just slap the pumps on and play on your phone or watch tv. Overly stressing can hinder milk from flowing. 
Make sure you are using a hospital grade pump! 
I had a 27 weeker and a 35 weeker. Just went through this twice! Stay strong mama!

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Is letting baby nurse an option?dr Jack Newman has loads of information and articles about nursing preemies. 
Milk supply typically comes in between day 3-5, but for some day 7-10. Hand expressing colostrum is often more effective than a pump.
Are you using the correct settings and flanges? Tried diffrent pumps? Pumping while doing skin to skin?

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