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Pumping and transition from EP to EBF

beckettsbecketts
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DD is a preemie and I've been EPing since she was born, both during her NICU stay and since she's been home. We've been working with a LC to get her to breast feed more often. DD is finally taking some full feedings from me, which is wonderful, but it is throwing off my pumping. Do I continue to try to pump every 4 hours or so, or is it fine to skip/delay a pumping session when DD takes a full feeding from me? 
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Re: Pumping and transition from EP to EBF

  • tokenhosertokenhoser member

    Well, if you're working with a LC I would ask her! My gut says if the baby takes out milk, then you can delay a pump session up to 3-4 more hours.

    Congrats on getting her to the breast! Your life will get so much simpler if pumping can be optional rather than mandatory.

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  • beckettsbecketts
    imagetokenhoser:

    Well, if you're working with a LC I would ask her!

    This, friends, is what sleep deprivation will do to you! I have been meaning to ask her, but keep forgetting. :)  

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