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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I would put baby on the left boob, Haakaa the right boob, freeze whatever I get, then switch for the next feeding. Sounds like right now you’re producing more than baby needs (right? He’s full from one boob so you’ve got a full boob of extra milk?) so if your supply dips a bit, so be it.

Do NOT exclusively pump dear lord. If you want, it might make sense to pump the non-baby side each morning (so, one pump a day) when you’re fullest to build a bit of a freezer stash but that’s the max I’d do. [/quote]

OP here. I do not want to do this as I do not want to lose my supply. The lactation consultant I work with told me it’s too early to lower my supply because I may end up losing it.

I make around 32-40oz/day and do not want to decrease it since it isn’t that much. The lactation consultant and pediatrician said he eats 24/oz day now but will likely be eating up to 32oz/day by 3 months.

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Your baby is only 4 wks. It takes time for both of you to adjust. As he eats more your supply will increase. It is really easy in these early stages to get freaked out by what everyone is telling you but it seems like you are doing just fine. Single side feeding is a totally normal thing. That with a hand held should be fine until the two of you get a schedule going. [/quote]

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