Typically u wld be able to produce milk, just a matter of whether u can produce enough. It's usually best with an electric pump because it's definitely much faster and less tiring. I'm an undersupplier and I hardly get anything with a manual pump but I cld get 150ml with an electric pump for a 15-20 min session. I did all I cld to increase supply from eating lactation cookies, eating supplements and also pumping aft latching. Having an electric pump makes it easier for me when I have to keep pumping every 3-4 hours aft baby latches in the first 3 months. Can't imagine doing it on a manual pump! So yes having a good electric pump is a very good investment esp if you're really committed to giving ur baby your breastmilk. I recommend Spectra S1 and if u want sth small for work eventually, Baby Buddha has an incredible suction.
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