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[quote=Anonymous][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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Please don't worry about losing your supply. It sounds like you're doing a great job breastfeeding and it is hard to do. Your body will make enough milk for your baby. When your child needs more milk your body will naturally make it. Supply can go up and down with your child's need. There is no need to pump and make extra milk when you don't want to. Breastfeeding exclusively is hard enough. I breastfed for 3 years and never pumped. Believe in your body's magical ability to regulate and feed your baby like it was made to do. [/quote]

This is not true for many people. A supply isn’t established for 12 weeks and this can cause her to lose her supply. Many women have low supply and their bodies don’t magically make more when their child needs. OP is making a normal amount of milk and her baby will end up needing it in 1-2 months. [/quote]

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