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MrsPowers
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Member since 11/06 10348 total posts
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Ivelysse
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When to start pumping
DD is 8 days old and is breast feeding like a champ. I wanted to start pumping to build a freezer supply for when I have to go back to work. I can't remember from DS when I can start pumping. Anyone know how long I should wait to start pumping? Thanks!
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Lina
My angel is finally here
Member since 5/10 2559 total posts
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Lindsay
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When to start pumping
I believe it is recommended to start 2 or 3 weeks before you are planning on going back to work. I also think it's best to start off slow so that you don't get too much of an oversupply.
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| Posted 7/13/12 9:41 PM |
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kabr13
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When to start pumping
The lactation consultant told me when the baby turned 1 month. Make sure you pump around the same time each day, that helped the most for me.
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| Posted 7/13/12 9:41 PM |
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MrsH2009
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Member since 8/09 6631 total posts
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Re: When to start pumping
I went back when DS was 13 weeks and didn't start till he was probably 8 weeks. I never really built up a supply. The lc advised me before you build a huge freezer supply, freeze some and then thaw and give to baby. Some people's milk changes when frozen and baby may reject it. Though I always have frozen milk, I give DS what I pumped the day before so it's always fresh.
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| Posted 7/13/12 9:51 PM |
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schmora15
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Re: When to start pumping
I started when DS was about 2 weeks old. I just pumped when I nursed in the morning. I had trouble pumping with my first LO and wanted to have a stash JIK.
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| Posted 7/13/12 9:57 PM |
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jlk51496
Mom of 3 - YIKES! =)
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Katie
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Re: When to start pumping
I started about two weeks..did it after first morning feed..and tried to be consistent with that so I didn't mess with my supply the rest of the day..it worked out great and I got a great supply in my freezer...just make ure you don't miss a feeding for at least the first 6-8 weeks..so if you give a bottle def pump...
Message edited 7/13/2012 10:46:58 PM.
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| Posted 7/13/12 10:46 PM |
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MrsPowers
So blessed!
Member since 11/06 10348 total posts
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Ivelysse
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Re: When to start pumping
Thanks everyone! I think I will wait another week or so and start.
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| Posted 7/14/12 8:41 AM |
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