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[quote=Anonymous]DH and I are new parents trying to learn our child and figure out our new normal. We have been given conflicting opinions on how to best navigate certain situations and need done sound advice.

Situation 1: We have a good sleeper who does a 4 hour stretch followed by smaller 2-3 hour stretches overnight. I have decided I’m not waking up during that time to pump, despite the lactation consultant telling me it will negatively impact my supply. He feed him every 1.5-2 hours during the day. 
Will going 4 hours cause a significant decrease in my supply?

Situation 2: The lactation consultant said not to pump but I pump once a day and use a milk catcher during feedings to build a freezer stash for when I go back to work. Is this okay?

Situation 3: He is held a lot. Many people tell us we are spoiling him by holding him and using the snoo for sleep because he will always need to be held or motion. Is this true or should we ignore them?

Situation 4: Is a routine bad? He’s almost 1 month and we feel like he needs a routine. Nothing too strict but a consistent routine.

Situation 5: Is supplementing okay? The lactation consultant said no. I have a good supply but we have given a couple of bottles ( pumped milk) so I can sleep longer.

TIA! [/quote]

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