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?
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!
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.
Re: How to start a BM stash?
Supply is usually highest in the morning, so I pumped right after the first morning feeding.
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