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 🥺

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I dragged the time of pumping session and my supply dropped 30%. I worked so hard to bring my supply up to 150ml per 3 hours and now even though I went back to 3 hourly it is only 100ml. don't believe your nanny. it WILL drop. how to bring it up: 1. power pump at least once a day 2. pump every 2 hours 3. drink A LOT of water 4. fenugreek supplement 5. eat a lot of protein 6. don't skip any sessions. 7. let your baby comfort feed whenever he likes

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