2022/23 Schedules

Month one pumping schedule

Month one pumping schedule details

month 1️⃣ combo feeding schedule
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adequate milk removal is top priority.
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if baby isn’t removing milk regularly it’s even more important to remove milk by pump. regular and consistent removal in these early weeks can be essential to long term production.
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also notice her 5 hour stretches between feedings. this is another reason of why the pump was necessary for my supply. I would pump while she slept and bottle feed when she woke.
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I was pumping 6-7x a day & nursing approx 2x a day. The nursing sessions weren’t always true feedings, more for practice or a snack

Month two pumping schedule

Month two pumping schedule details

month 2️⃣ combo feeding schedule
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adequate milk removal is top priority.
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if baby isn’t removing milk regularly it’s even more important to remove milk by pump. regular and consistent removal in these early weeks can be essential to long term production.
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I was pumping 5-6x day & nursing approx 4x a day. Nora’s nursing skills are quickly advancing, she often roots for the boob for snack time.

Month three pumping schedule

month 3️⃣ combo feeding schedule
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adequate milk removal is top priority.
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if baby isn’t removing milk regularly it’s even more important to remove milk by pump. regular and consistent removal in the early weeks can be essential to long term production.
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I know from past experiences 5 pumps per day (5ppd) is my sweet spot for maintaining supply. So I generally try to stay around here. I do offer full nursing feeds before we start the day, I’m finding her “full feed” is about 3.5ounces. I know this because I’ll pump after that feeding and I don’t have much of a slacker boob- so when compared post session 3.5 ounces are typically missing from the nursed breast. We still snack before most naps.

5 Pumper per Day schedule

Month three & 5ppd pumping schedule details

5 Pumps Per Day combo feeding schedule
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adequate milk removal is top priority.
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if baby isn’t removing milk regularly it’s even more important to remove milk by pump. regular and consistent removal in the early weeks can be essential to long term production.
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I know from past experiences 5 pumps per day (5ppd) is my sweet spot for maintaining supply. So I generally try to stay around here. I do offer full nursing feeds before we start the day, I’m finding her “full feed” is about 3.5ounces. I know this because I’ll pump after that feeding and I don’t have much of a slacker boob- so when compared post session 3.5 ounces are typically missing from the nursed breast. We still snack before most naps.
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✨You may notice this schedule is the exact same as my 3rd month scheldule! That’s because from month 3 I have continued to maintain this schedule while also successfully maintaining my supply!