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Pumping questions

Snebel84Snebel84
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I am currently ebf and on maternity leave. I'll be returning to work after the new year. I'm so confused about pumping and building a stash. What time of day should I be pumping and how many times a day! And how much should I get from each breast? I have pumped a few times and only got an oz or so from each breast.
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Re: Pumping questions

  • dmhrn13dmhrn13 member
    Its normal not to get much since your ebf because its hard to balance pumping with the feedings. I'd pump once or twice a day to get your stash going. Let the baby lead you- I pump if DD isn't super hungry or has only eaten from one side, then do the other. 
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  • JaimeG183JaimeG183

    Most people pump the most after the first morning feeding. If you LO goes to sleep before you, pumping before bed (as long as your baby won't be waking up for 2+ hours) could work too.

    Some people nurse on one side and pump the other for a stash

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  • tevagirltevagirl

    I pump about an hour after her first morning feeding.  I get about 2 ounces. If she only eats one side I pump then too.

    I've pumped a couple of times to replace a feeding and I get about 5 ounces then. 

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