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Pumping question...

manna1212manna1212 member
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I am going to start pumping after LO's morning feed to start building a stash. When I pump, do I pump both breasts or do I pump the one LO doesn't use? I want to make sure I won't hurt my supply for when LO is ready to nurse again. Thanks!
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Re: Pumping question...

  • XathXath member
    Up to you. Your baby is mor efficient than the pump and will still be able to get milk after you pump. After a few days your supply will increase to compensate anyway. It more depends on how much milk you want to pump.
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  • meli1025meli1025 member
    I normally pump both because I'm still pretty engorged after the morning feed. I would start with the one he didn't feed from first and see how much you get, then do a little from the other one if you're concerned. Sometimes I think my boobs have nothing left but when I squeeze the nipple milk comes out, and DS has no problem nursing after I pump. This morning he was still hungry so after I stashed 7 oz ( I was really engorged today because he barely are through the night) I had to feed him again and there was still plenty left.
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  • krissy3435krissy3435 member
    I asked the lactation consultant this and she said your body will make more if you pump both at the same time. I like doing one at a time.. So I'm still deciding what I want to do!
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