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how long to replenish?
I'm trying to pump regularly after feedings to increase my supply and to have a little backup in case the babies are extra hungry after a feeding (sometimes happens in the evenings)
Trouble is sometimes if I need to do something (eat or take a shower etc) and I think they're gonna wait 3 hours to eat I'll do what I need to do then pump and they'll surprise me by wanting to eat in 2 hours... and then I feel like I have zero milk to give them.
I'm really not sure if this is true or not... how long does it take for the milk to replenish itself? If I finish pumping and 1/2 hour later they want to eat again are they not getting anything?
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Re: how long to replenish?
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That picture of them is gorgeous!
Agreed with pp--it starts replenishing immediately. Especially in the morning, I find.
I don't know if it would work with twins (if they're both eating at once), but on the occasions where DS has been hungry shortly after I've pumped, I switch sides a lot while he's eating and he always seems to get enough to be satisfied.