Exclusively Pumping: Milk Supply Constant

Hi All, I've been pumping for 3 weeks now, with the milk supply averaging 90-120ml per 30mins pump session currently. I pump every 3 hours now. However, I am keen to increase milk supply per pump. Is it encouraged to decrease the frequency of pump session as I am not getting sufficient rest (confinement nanny told me to stretch it to 4 hours). My baby is 3 weeks, 5kg and already drinking 110ml breast milk per feed during the day. He drinks formula at night as it makes him fuller and sleep longer (as recommended by confinement nanny). Please help 🥺

ch00bz

Momsy of 1 naughty son

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Definitely not. Although you might feel like you pump more because of the stretched sessions, but you’re actually signaling your body that it doesn’t need that much milk in the long run. It is very hard to get sufficient rest in the initial pumping stage and trying to keep up with baby’s feeding schedule. Drink more water (PLAIN WATER) and try switching to handsfree pump (it works better for me), both sides. Each session takes about 20mins.

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Home Breastfeeding ive been pumping 3 weeks now with milk supply averaging 90 120ml 30mins