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I have been EP for a month now, every 3 hourly. But the midnight pumps are really killing me. Im extremely tired as I take care of baby on my own + pumping and cleaning of her stuff. Would my milk supply drop if I stretch or cut down on 1 night pump? Or if I were to stretch my pumps to every 4hourly, will my milk be lesser? Im only a just enough mum pumping arnd 120ml each session.

Vô danh

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Stretching your pumps wont make your milk lesser but there’s higher risk of engorgement and its really very painful.. can try cold compress or cold cabbage.. to lessen the milk production.. Context : I stopped EP after 3 weeks (took meds to stop my milk) because EP really is very tiring and its really killing me doing everything esp at night - pumping, feeding, changing, putting baby to sleep.. What I’ve learnt was to take care of yourself & you will def provide better quality care for your baby & fam!!!

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Home Birthclub: August 2024 i have been ep month now every 3 hourly but midnight pumps really killing