Breastfeeding
went back to work ? with pumping
I went back to work today and pumped 7 oz. My baby took 9 oz. How do I compensate for the amount without taking from the freezer stash? Also, anyone have problems with caregiver giving a bottle ? They give the bottle because they think he is hunger when really he is tired. He won't take naps and using my breast as comfort to fall asleep. Is this messing with my milk supply? What should I do?
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Re: went back to work ? with pumping
How long were you at work and how often did you pump? My DS is in daycare from about 8 am to about 5:45, and I pump three times to get enough for the next day. If you are still low, you could pump once before you go to bed; some other moms on this board have done that to make up for the shortfall. Also, did you drink plenty of water today? When I went back I would forget that, and you need a lot of it for sucessful pumping.
As far as your other question, just ask your care provider not to offer the bottle unless it's been so long since his last one. But be prepared for your LO to not sleep a well. A lot of babies have a hard time napping once you go back to work. I am sure your DCP will work with you on making sure they offer milk when you want them to and on doing what they can to get him to sleep.
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