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Pumping question

jamie12579jamie12579 member
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I just started pumping after my first morning feeding. My husband will then give our son that bottle around the midnight feeding so I can get some extra sleep. My question is should I be pumping during that time to maintain my supply....or does that defeat the purpose? Any help appreciated I'm a little confused!! 

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Re: Pumping question

  • kristen218kristen218 member
    My DH gives our DD a bottle at night and I always pump when he gives her the bottle. I also pump after feelings as well. I just get worried that my supply will drop. 
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  • Jelliebean1982Jelliebean1982
    Get the sleep! Do not wake up to pump. Your supply is flexible enough to pump in the morning and skip midnight. In a few weeks your baby won't wake up at midnight anyways, so don't feel guilty at all for giving that feeding to your H.
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  • pitterpatter129pitterpatter129 member

    I think it depends on how old your LO is.  Younger than 6 weeks, I would pump/

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  • jamie12579jamie12579 member
    Love this advice! Thank you!
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  • jdowdalljdowdall member
    Once your supply is established I think you can skip your midnight pumping.  We were doing the same thing & it was great for a while, but I started getting blocked ducts from skipping my feed/pump at night.  Hopefully you don't have that pro
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