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Originally Posted by tela
you're doing great!!! that's actually a great to pump so early. i didn't start pumping til 4 weeks and only got 0.5-1 oz after BFing. i just kept at it - pumping 30 min after BFing 2-4x/day. also, once i had enough, i gave him a bottle and pumped in place of the morning feeding since supply is greatest in the morning. i agree with kerian that you should wait til after 4 weeks to introduce the bottle. i had NO oversupply and managed to get 80 oz in the freezer in 4 weeks. once you start back at work, try to pump as often as the baby eats for 20 min/session. you will likely produce enough for the next day and not have to dig into your freezer stash. GL!
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How long did you pump for initially? I usually do 10-15 minutes after each feeding and make sure to do 2-5 minutes after the milk has stopped. I would love an 80oz stash in my freezer! I just feel like when I pump it out he is hungry again and there's no milk to feed him from the breast so he usually eats nearly everything i've pumped.. it's like i'm not ever able to get ahead. Thank you again for the help!