Do i need to pump if i exclusively breastfeeding

Breastfeeding can be a wonderful experience, but it doesn’t mean it’s not a lot of hard work.

How soon can i breastfeed after pumping

If you need or choose to add pumping along with nursing your baby, you might have even more questions and concerns. But creating a pumping routine is entirely doable; it just takes some planning.

You might have many questions about the best ways to pump and troubleshoot issues that arise.

I spoke with Dr. Monica Wonnacott, MD, founder of Pediatric Answers to provide some insights into pumping and breastfeeding.

When to start pumping your breast milk

“When to start pumping depends on your situation,” explains Dr.

Wonnacott. “If there’s some reason the infant can't feed immediately (or within the first hour), then pumping should be initiated right then.”

According to Dr. Wonnacott, those situations might be if you have a premature or sick baby.

If you choose to and are able to breastfeed and have a healthy, full-term baby, you may not need to pump until breastfeeding has been established after the first few days.

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