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XP: BF/pumping first time- help

Gizmo1231Gizmo1231 member
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I posted this on the breast feeding board as well... Hoping others can help!

I thought I did good research prior to my first morning pump. Background- LO is almost 4 weeks. He is above birth weight and eats like a champ. I've EBF since birth minus a few FF supplements in the hospital for jaundice. I've pumped in the past but milk was used right away. I was super anti-BF before LO was born and still struggle with being committed so I've made small goals and getting to 4 weeks is quite an accomplishment for me. Next goal- 2 months
I return to work soon so I need to begin getting a freezer stash going. After research on this forum, kellymom.com, and the Le ale he website I fed LO his morning feed and then went to pump. Little one eats both sides so I do not think pumping and feeding is an option for me. So I fed LO both sides like normal and then pumped.... Only to get drops. Super discouraged. Is there Another way? Do I try again tomorrow and see if I get more? Should I have waited an hour before I pumped? I I try feeding/pumping simultaneously what do I do when LO is still hungry for the other side? Should I try pumping again at another time today?
Any advice/ideas would be super appreciated!
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Re: XP: BF/pumping first time- help

  • MMason12MMason12 member
    Thank you for posting this!!! I just started to pump this week to help build a stash and sch time it seems like I barely get anything. It seems like so much work for little to no return. I give major props to Mom's who EP. I hope it gets better or I can see myself giving up on pumping.
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  • sprocketsngadgetssprocketsngadgets member
    I usually wait an hour after feeding before I pump, but DD tends to only empty one side. I'm only pumping once a day to build a stash for when I go back to work, but I make sure to do it at about the same time every day. My milk has regulated pretty well, but when it's pump time I can feel it. Your body will figure it out, just give it a little time
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