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Need pumping advise

RLBostonRLBoston
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I would like to build up a stockpile in the freezer for when I go back to work and for my husband to be able to give when bottle per day.  How do I find time to do this and the supply since I am exclusively breast feeding.  Any suggestions would be appreciated!
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Re: Need pumping advise

  • BabyLove987BabyLove987
    I pump before I go to bed and once in the morning.  You don't need a stockpile (frozen milk has less antibodies and vitamins than fresh).  DH gives a bottle of what I pump before bed at night.  Pumping at work will provide milk for the following day.
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  • evaseckaevasecka
    Pump within an  hour after LO eats whenever is convienient to do so, this way you dont interupt how much LO gets  and it will increase you milk supply. The best time to pump is in the morning after LO eats, it is when you have the most milk. GL
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  • truhletruhle
    Im having a bit of a hard time getting a good stockpile in the freezer as well...I've been told the best time to pump is right after your first morning feeding. Also, pumping an hour after LO has fed. IMO, the only way I'm able to have anything in the freezer is to just pump when I get the chance, even if it's just a few ounces at a time, at least its something
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  • aocain02@yahoo.comaocain02@yahoo.com member
    I've been pumping in the middle of the night when DS is up to eat.  He only nurses off one side so the other side consistently produces 4 - 5 ounces at that time. 
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  • grapeape73grapeape73 member
    I pump one side while LO nurses on the other.  She only eats on one side so that makes it easier.
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  • snicksnacksnicksnack member

    imageALG29:
    I've been pumping in the middle of the night when DS is up to eat.  He only nurses off one side so the other side consistently produces 4 - 5 ounces at that time. 

    I do this and have the same results.  I try to freeze 4 ounces or more a day.  It is mostly for backup incase my supply drops when I go back to work.  The plan is to give her fresh and this is to supplement.  I also need some for when I have to go out of town for work.

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