Breastfeeding ?

Andrea Isaacs

The boys are going to be in NICU for a while longer, so I have a hospital grade pump I am using right now.  I am getting anywheres between 5-8 oz every time I pump.  I am not breastfeeding the boys yet, so I am only pumping.  Does this sound like a good amount to be getting EBP?  They are not getting any milk right now.  I am wondering if I will have enough milk to feed both boys, and was wanting some ideas of how much you pumped?  TIA!

jd0614

I think 5-8 ounces per session at their age is FABULOUS!!!  I was pumping maybe 1.5 ounces per breast at that point since my boys were also in the NICU (hospital grade pump).  I never really got more than that, and as a result, had to switch to formula.  My boys were only eating probably 2 ounces per bottle at that point too, so you'll have some to spare.  I think you're off to a GREAT start!!!

SNL0605

5-8oz is GREAT for their age

just as a rule of thumb- try and pump every 2-3 hours for 20 min each time.

Andrea Isaacs

What do you mean by it is great for their age?  Does it increase with time? 

meldoo2002

That's amazing.  Our boys are 9 weeks old and I pump at most 6oz. per session and that is very rare.  I typically get 4oz.  I do have low supply and am taking meds, but they don't help a ton.  Right now with pumping every few hours and breastfeeding a couple times/day my boys are getting 1 formula bottle per day.  I think the amount you're making is great.