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[quote=Anonymous]Lots of awesome advice thus far...a few things I have different experiences with but generally I agree with most of what's above. I am four months post-partum, FWIW, and about to go back to work.

1. For those who did EBF, how many bras and nursing tanks did you have? 
Now have five tanks and four bras (plus two night bras that barely count). That seems to be a good number to avoid running laundry to have something to wear. Started with three tanks and one bra; wish I'd had more tanks early on.

2. Did you have different bras for night time and for during the day? 
Yes, but I'm small-chested (34B now, 34AA before). Wore tanks at night too though.

4. What brands work best for that size and will I have to order them online? 
If possible, get a fitting---they will have a range of brands to try.

5. Did you buy breastfeeding bras before the baby was born/do you recommend I have a couple to start with and then add to them? 
Start with a couple and wait till your milk supply stabilizes at 3 months to buy the rest. Size may change!

6. Any advice on what to expect when transitioning from EBF to a combo of pumping and breast feeding? 
Start pumping at least once a day at 4-6 weeks; this lets you build a freezer stash, get your body used to pumping, and get your baby used to taking a bottle. Don't expect one pumping session to equal one feeding (though it's great when it does!) You may need to add a session at night or early morning. Know that your body will adjust to the new pattern--give it some time (and ask for help from an LC if needed!)

7. Anything important I am not asking that I should know? 
What 16:41 said for this! Best advice I got was to give it till 12 weeks, whatever it takes, because it will be SO much better by then! (And also to get help early from an LC if you need it.)[/quote]

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