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mommyofjadyn
05-16-2008, 03:03 PM
Ok, I usually only breastfeed one side at a time because once my 2 mo. old gets off, its hard to latch her back on. So I just let her go 20-30 min. on one side, and then alternate the next time.
I thought she was still getting enough. But today, I pumped after feeding on my left side and I only got one ounce on the left, and 2 on the right. Does that mean this whole time she's only been getting like, 2 oz. per feeding?!
Or is it because since she eats every 2-3 hours, it's 4-6 hours in between each breast and it just hadn't made the milk yet?
I'm really concerned now that she's not getting enough to eat.

Jessie81
05-16-2008, 03:17 PM
The pump is not as efficient as babe... not to worry babe sounds content. weight gain and wet diapers ok?

UnhappyHamm
05-16-2008, 03:54 PM
The pump is not a good indication of how much she is getting. Babies are MUCH more efficient at getting milk out of the breast. How many wet diapers does she have in 24 hours? more than 8 and you are fine. Is she gaining weight ok?

Nipple_nectar
05-16-2008, 04:29 PM
You really only need to see 5~6 wet diapers in a 24 hour period: http://www.kellymom.com/bf/normal/newborn-nursing.html