Why do we need to keep breast milk?

Going to be a first time mum. Breast milk storage bag was one of the 'must buy' item in my list. However husband say not necessary. His reason - I just need to breast feed each time baby is hungry. He say I need not keep my excess milk once baby had enough. He have seen lots of online mummies who kept bags & bags of breast milk in the freezer but end up they either give away or throw away. But no mama wants to dump away their precious breast milk. Any other reason why we keep breast milk? How can I explain to my husband the need to store breastmilk?

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You need to pump regularly to keep the supply up. Plus keeping breastmilk in freezer will allow your helper or even husband to help feed the baby when you are resting. Furthermore, once you return to work, you will have to store EBM. Also, you may have good supply (more than what LO will drink) until it stabilizes over the months.

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