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When to pump if block feeding?
I have started block feeding my 6wk old yesterday due to oversupply. I have already noticed a difference in him. He isnt as fussy, sleeping better, less green poops, etc. I have always fed on one side only, so now I am just offering only 1 side for 2 feedings then switching to the other for 2 feedings. Now, I go back to work in 3 wks, so just wondering when I pump at work (will have to do this 3 times) should I pump one side only, like I feed at home? Is there a time I can pump at home while block feeding that wont screw it up? I read to pump minimally with oversupply as it can make it worse. Do you haev to do block feeding forever??
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Re: When to pump if block feeding?
You definitely don't have to do it forever! I block fed until my supply settled down, then went to one side per feeding, and finally started offering both sides (and she'll almost always take the second one) at around 3 months. By the time you're back to work, you should be fine pumping both sides, I think. Just make sure you pump long enough to get to the hindmilk (so, at least 2 letdowns).