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I need some help, guidance and tips

tmpsoutherngrl@yahoo.comtmpsoutherngrl@yahoo.com
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So my birthday is coming up in a few weeks and I am going out for the evening. This will be my first time away from my then 6 week old. I will be gone from her for about 8 hrs mabe more. I EBF and I was wondering how it will affect my supply by now feeding her. I get engorged around 5 hrs after a feeding. I don't think I will be able to pump while out. We are going to a restaurant and then a bar after. Plus I will be drinking (first time for this too) that evening also. I don't plan on getting wasted but if it happens what should I do? Should I pump and dump when I get home? I just don't want to be uncomfotable while I'm trying to enjoy myself. Any tips, help or advice is welcome! TIA
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    drcolleendrcolleen member
    8 hours?  hmmm, I could not have done that for the first 6 months.  Can you pump between dinner and the bar?
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    SoCaliAliSoCaliAli member
    If I were you, I would pump/feed right before you leave and pump at least once, preferably twice while you are out.  At 6 weeks your body could still be trying to regulate your milk supply.  If you will be drinking, I would just pump and dump.
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    karatechrissykaratechrissy member
    8 hrs you are going to be so engorged... it would be worth it for me to pump sometime inbetween stuff... you might enjoy yourself more
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    StephE623StephE623 member
    Definitely try to get a pumping session in. Even if it's just to reduce engorgement. You don't want to end up with clogs, mastitis, or a hit to your supply since you are still establishing it.
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