Breast feeding and pumping?

The pump is far less effective that the baby in stimulating supply, and you usually get less when you pump, so you'll probably need to pump more often than you would nurse -- start with pumping about every 2 hours around the clock, and see how you do. You'll also want to be sure you're using the best pump available -- rent a pump from the hospital if you can.

(Exclusive pumping is, as you'll note far more difficult and time consuming that nursing. Kudos for you for being willing to do it, but I would also be working with a lactation consultant to try and get baby onto the breast. Most latching issues CAN be solved, and if you can get baby nursing, it will be so much easier in the long run, AND better for both of you. (While pumped breastmilk is far better than formula, there are a few benefits that only occur when baby nurses directly.)

You should pump every time you feed her. Every baby is different, and you supply will increase / decrease to cater to her needs.

Why can't you feed her from your breast? I think doctors are pretty quick to tell mamas that they "can't" feed, so that they don't have to deal with an issue they know little about. Breastfeeding can seem like a daunting, difficult task....and a negative doctor doesn't help. My point is - the statement "I am not able to nurse" should not be such a concrete statement, and you shouldn't give up all hope of feeding from your breast.

at least 8 times a day. Preferably 12 times a day for at least 15 minutes at a time, but not more than thirty.

The first 12 weeks are when you are establishing your supply.

So you will have to make sure you are pumping enough to help your supply. Then when bab is getting older and your supply is established, you can cut down on pumps

Do you already have a double electric pump?

Make sure you drink plenty of water.

If your supply is at a standstill in a week or two, you can always take fenugreek or other supplementes if necessary.

I recommend going to www.ivillage.com

They have an exclusively pumping board that is a tremendous help.

Every 2 hours would be best. Also remember that the more you pump the more you will produce. This will make it easier for you be able to keep up with the demands as she gets older and needs more than just an ounce or two. Pump both sides if you can at each sitting, even if you don't get much. The suckling helps to continue to produce more.

Probably every 2-3 hours, one breast each time. However once your milk steadies out you'll usually have a lot more milk in the morning so when you pump in the morning you can probably do both breasts and maybe give her half the milk from one side - store the rest for if you want your partner or family to feed her. Of course if she's really hungry give her extra. Remember that if she doesn't finish a full bottle, you should chuck the rest out. Breastmilk stores in the fridge for 24-48 hours and can be frozen for several months. If you have any more questions about expressing please feel free to message me. =)

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You'll want to Pump as often as you would be nursing, if not longer.

Most moms who are nursing full-time are able to pump around 1/2 to 2 ounces total (for both breasts) per pumping session. Moms who pump more milk per session may have an oversupply of milk, or may respond better than average to the pump, or may have been able to increase pump output with practice. Many moms think that they should be able to pump 4-8 ounces per pumping session, but even 4 ounces is an unusually large pumping output.

It is quite normal to need to pump 2-3 times to get enough milk for one feeding for baby (remember that the pump cannot get as much milk as a baby who nurses effectively).

About as often as the baby would eat. I would recommend pumping every 2 hours to get a good supply going. If you ever have extra, you can freeze it. Contact La Leche League for the best info!

Every 2-4 hours. If your supply is low then every 2 hours. If you are producing enough you can try to space it out a little. I have a good supply now and pump about every 4 hours.