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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]You should also wean from the pumping. You don’t necessarily have an oversupply, your body is just responding to the pumping. [/quote]

Op here. My baby wouldn't latch until week 2 so I had to pump. I got way more than normal. I have to pump because he doesn't empty the breasts when he eats.  I heard that not draining the breasts can lead to mastitis.[/quote]

PP from 17:56 again.
I just saw this. Listen, latch is super important. Did your LC do a weighted feed to determine he is getting the 2-3 ounces?  I'd call your ped and just ask about following up with 1 ounce of your own pumped milk after every feed instead of formula if that makes you more comforable.  You are not using nipple shields by any chance are you to help with the latch?  They are important if there is no other way to get him on, but eventually they become a handicap. Once your guy gets stronger and fuller (from the bottle follow up), he will become a stronger nurser. [/quote]

NP here but this is great advice and EXACTLY what I did when I had a baby who wasn't gaining weight.  Also had latch issues, had to use a nipple shield, was advised by the pediatrician to give 1 ounce of pumped milk or formula after every feeding.  It sounds like you have a ton of pumped milk, so USE IT.[/quote]

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