anyone exclusively pump to bf?

vtgirl

DD#2 and I both have thrush. I have tried everything but exclusively pumping to get rid of it. Any pointers? How often do you pump and for how long? are you able to build a good supply or just enough to feed LO? Thanks for any advice you may have!

Linden's momma

I exclusively pump because LO would/could not latch on.  We tried everything but it didn't work so we decided to pump.  I am only getting enough to feed her each day, no extra and supplementing with formula as needed but it works for us.  I know everyone is different.  Hope this helps!

cyacko

I have just been exclusively pumping since she was around 2 months.  I developed thrush and it was too painful to nurse.  We are doing fine on the amount and are even saving 14-21 oz a day extra!. 

vtgirl

cyacko:

I have just been exclusively pumping since she was around 2 months.  I developed thrush and it was too painful to nurse.  We are doing fine on the amount and are even saving 14-21 oz a day extra!. 

How often do you pump? You are giving me great hope! LOL

Thanks for any other advice!!

cyacko

Since she was 1 month old I have always pumped for 15-20 mins after she eats. I was still breastfeeding at this point. Now that she is sleeping anywhere from 8-10 hours a night, my first morning pumping is closer to 20-30 mins.  

It took a long time for me to build up a supply and I had to pump after every feeding, which take up a lot of your day.  Since I am having the extra amount for saving right now, on days when I am busy, I will skip 1 pumping session.     

She is drinking 5 bottles 6-8 oz a day.  The bigger bottles at night.  You can still nurse when you have thursh...but I found it to be too painful.  I wish you the best of luck!