Breastfeeding

when to add a pump session?

we've been putting LO down around 8:30/9pm and she'll often times not wake up until 4 am, sometimes 2 am for feeds.  i'm getting a little worried these long stretches may be affecting my supply.  should i add a nighttime pump session or just let my body adjust? my breasts don't feel engorged or painful. i'm beginning to get paranoid because i've noticed less milk comes out each pump session when DH gives the daily bottle. i used to get sometimes 3-4 ounces now i get maybe 2 oz.  i don't know if this is because my body is adjusting to switching on demand or because my supply is becoming affected. 

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Re: when to add a pump session?

  • Are you still pumping as much per day as baby is eating?  If not, I'd add a pumping session before you go to bed.  If so, then I wouldn't worry about it too much.
    i am pumping each time she gets a bottle but i'm only pumping 1 breast at each session. she's starting to take 2nd breast now but doesn't spend too much time on it or empty it so perhaps i will start pumping 2 breasts at a time

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