So afraid

Sweeters04

that I might not be pumping enough milk when I go back to work in two weeks. Just a question...I'll be away from my baby 7:30 to 6:00, and How many times should I pump? Any advice to work into the feedings?

ncbelle

Check this out:  https://www.kellymom.com/bf/pumping/milkcalc.html.  I don't pump often but that should help you figure out how many ounces you will need.

DallasHorn

You need to be pumping at any time baby would normally be nursing.  In my experience, you should pump at a minimum 3 times, ideally 4.

Keep in mind that babies are OFTEN over bottle fed, thus a lot of mom's think they can't pump enough.  The calculation my LC gave me was baby's weight * 2.5/# of feedings per day.  That will give you a guage on how much for each feeding.  However, it is very common that once you return to work, baby will reverse cycle...meaning they will eat less while away from you and MORE when they are actually on the boob.

DEBBIE33CASEY

I pump at 5;30 or 6am, then go to work from 7-5:30. I pump at 9, 12 and 3, then right away when i get home at 6. hope that helps!