how often should I be pumping?

I decided not to have DD drink off my boob anymore. I am exclusively feeding her breastmilk, but it is through the bottle. I am pumping anywhere between 2-4 hours (overnight sometimes I go 5 hours). I pump anywhere between 4-6 oz total every time I pump. Is this enough - should I be trying to pump every hour?

Re: how often should I be pumping?

I am pretty sure you should pump at the times (or intervals of time) that your LO eats. Then if you want to build up a stash you can throw an extra session.

Re: how often should I be pumping?

Depends on how old your child is, how often they eat, and how much they eat. I was pumping every 3 hours during the day and 4 at night the first three months... then stretched it out as DD got older.. BUT I did notice a slight drop in supply each time..