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pumping question
Posted On 03/05/2008 12:08:36 by mexi
ok so my baby will feed sometimes every 3 hours from each breast..she'll totally empty one side and then at the next feeding i go on the other side and she emptys that one..so each breast goes for about 6 hours..is that bad..should i pump the other side that doesn't go every 3 hours..i hope you understand what i mean...will my milk supply go down if i keep doing that?

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From: LianeV
03/05/2008 18:00:40
Mexi,
Try going to www.thebirthden.com/Newman.html and checking out some of the articles and videos he has there. It's good stuff and will explain a lot. I have always been taught to nurse both sides, like our friend chrisandclaire says. However, Dr. Newman has another style and it makes good sense to me.
Basically, I know all babies are different and some prefer one way, some another. If this seems to be the pattern you guys are falling into, I'd go with it. Trust yourself and trust your baby's signals.
Hope that helps. I know you're nervous about going back to work. The more you understand the "mechanics" of breastfeeding, the more successful you will be.
Happy Nursing!


From: chrisandclaire
03/05/2008 14:37:02
i can tell you what i have learned.  the more you nurse or pump the more you make.  you should be offering each side at each feeding.  even if she doesnt eat much on the second side, than switch sides each feeding.  one feeding L long time and R shorter time than next time R long time and L short time.  think of it like one side is lunch and the other side is dessert.  if i were you and had a pump i would pump the second breast that she didn't finish.  you will find the hardest part about breast feeding is pumping enough when you need it, so get it while the getting is good.
chris


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