A friendly reminder that unless you're exclusively pumping or are immediately returning back to work, you shouldn't pump until at least 6 weeks PP. During this time, your supply is regulating and understanding exactly how much to make for baby. if you make too much, you get an oversupply, which can lead to complications like mastitis, and foremilk/hindmilk imbalance. your baby has to be able to empty your boob on their own to get all of the milk because the milk in the front is different from that in the back. it contains different things. if you're producing too much milk, baby can't empty your breast to get to that necessary hindmilk. This information comes from the "expressions! lactation services" group on Facebook, which is ran by certified lactation specialists. I know the hospital's told you to pump at first, but you have to realize that most nurses and doctors only take one short course on breastfeeding and don't understand the serious implications that pumping too early can have.
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@sarahemccormick, that's a completely different story! It's amazing that you pumped for your nicu baby! circumstances like that are definitely exceptions. you go, mama!
Hmm.. my lactation consultant explained to me that if I'm in A LOT of pain from engorgement that I should pump after I feed her but not like pump till I'm empty... but just a little bit to relieve the pain.. my baby girl never empties my right boob so it's constantly in pain and so full and tight 😳 should I try getting her to feed on that breast last?!? breastfeeding is so hard!
I pumped before due too her going out. And my supply is great. And I pump two to threes times a day, and my supply seems too be giving her exactly what she needs. But i didn't know about the milk in front and the hind milk thing. Thanks for the info. I also followed them on Facebook
Unfortunately for women like me, I had no choice but to pump exclusively for the first few weeks of my son's life as he was in the NICU. I began breastfeeding and pumping at 3 weeks PP and by 7 weeks PP, he was ebf. I still pump when I need to, with a hand pump as I don't have an electric anymore, but he seems to be getting plenty and when I do pump it looks like mostly hindmilk because its very fatty.
I have a rant and this is just my opinion but I bet most of you mommies will agree.
If you can go get your nails done and pay 50 to 60 dollars then you can pay for your child’s milk and all that. I understand needing help with baby stuff but food I mean come on it’s not that much.
I know I don’t know your guys lifestyle but it pisses me off when girls get on wic and then go spend so much on themselves.
Baby look, we all get depressed at some point and time. But for ALL of your post to be about your boyfriend not doing his part is annoying!
1) Why is he still your boyfriend?
2) If you feel he doesn't care you or y'all baby, WHY IS HE STILL YOUR BOYFRIEND!?
3) If y'all were having problems before baby, WHY IS HE STILL YOUR BOYFRIEND!?
All boyfriends, baby daddies, husbands, anyone you're in a relationship with will get on your LAST nerves. You'll want to choke them most of the time. But h...
‼️Breastfeeding mommies who pump!‼️
Question: what is your routine as far as when your baby is feeding off your breast vs breast milk you pumped in a bottle? Do you exclusively pump and only feed your baby pumped milk in the bottle? Or do you do breast and bottle for whatever reason? And what is your pump and feeding routine? For example, how do you pump every 2-4 hours if your baby eats every 2-4 hours? T.I.A!!!
IF YOU WANT TO HAVE A DRINK FOT YOUR BIRTHDAY LIKE WINE OR CROWN ROYAL FOR THAT WHOLE DAY, HOW MUCH MILK SHOULD YOU PUMP AHEAD OF TIME & HOW MUCH MILK SHOULD YOU PUMP AND THROW OUT BEFORE PUTTING BABY BACK ON THE BREAST?
What age did you start giving your kids flavored milk?
My doctor told me to pump and now my supply is effed up. Im always engorged and prone to plugged ducts. Already has mastitis twice and I just hit 6 weeks yesterday. How can I decrease my supply? I try to limit pumping but I get clogged ducts immediately 😭