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Pumping for preemie

waraz89waraz89 member
edited March 2014 in Breastfeeding
Hello my son was born 3 days ago at 34 weeks, he's had some issues with breathing and is on a feeding tube and venthillatior so I have to pump... I think my milk is starting to come in Iwas getting 2floz per breast for most pumps how ever today both breasts seem to have depleted in supply to less than 1 floz is this normal? Should my breasts be hard and hot? They don't have a breast specialist in everyday and I'm starting to worry slightly! Any help would be appreciated!
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Re: Pumping for preemie

  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] member
    Again to recommend warm compress, a diaper actually works well because it holds so much moisture. Also, try and learn to hand express after a pumping session. It will ease you discomfort and get more milk for your LO. I was uncomfortable with it at first but it has been a life saver! There are some good YouTube videos to help you.
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