Breastfeeding

How to start a BM stash?

Hello ladies- I have a two week old, and have been EBF.  I just started pumping yesterday to give my nipples a chance to fully heal.  I like pumping, but wondered how do I begin to start a stash of BM?  I usually feed the baby right after I have pumped.  Do I need to up my pumping in between feedings to start a stash I can freeze?

Re: How to start a BM stash?

  • What I did to start a supply was I would pump for a couple mins after each feeding and I would put that in the fridge until i had 3-4oz to freeze (usually about 2 pumping sessions) not only was it easy to start a supply that way but it also bumped up my milk supply and didn't deny my baby any of her feedings!
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  • Supply is usually highest in the morning, so I pumped right after the first morning feeding.

     

     

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  • I pump around 9am after I fed her. I wait 30-60 minutes and can get 2-3oz. I also pump if she takes a bottle.
    DS 7/6/09
    DD 9/4/11
    EDD 9/1/15
  • I pump after my first and last feedings of the day. So after I feed him in the morning I pump and get around 10oz. Same thing before bed....right now I am stashing about 20oz a day.

    DS #1- Ares Christopher

    DS #2- Taj Lee

    DD #1 Alba Gray

    Baby #4- coming in May




  • wow a4smith that is awesome I want a supply like yours because I am lucky to be getting 6oz a day to save for when I go back to work!!
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