Bottles
My plan (of course I’m open to whatever happens ) is to breastfeed exclusively especially in the beginning until we’re confident in baby’s ability to then have me pump/ be able to use my husband for bottle feeds. But how many bottles to you guys think I need even in the beginning if we plan to exclusively breastfeed ? Will I need to pump in between feedings and then store milk? I have no idea how this works!!
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Also, definitely get in to see an IBCLC (not just the hospital lactation consultant) after baby comes because they’re awesome with helping make sure baby is nursing well and you’re doing well and can evaluate for any issues with latching or oral ties, etc.
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Don’t get too many of one kind because some babies will prefer one brand to another. There are sample boxes you can buy to try out and once you know baby likes and takes a brand, then buy a whole set. My daughter never took bottles when we tried them, so she was EBF until she started solids, and then I weaned her at 23 months once I got pregnant with this baby because it was excruciating with the nipple sensitivity. As for pumping, it depends. Feed on demand in the beginning because the more baby nurses, the more milk you make which is good for your supply. You can always pump in the beginning to relieve some pressure if you’re engorged and uncomfortable, and then after baby is done feeding, if you want. I was able to build up a stash (which I ended up donating), from pumping to relieve pressure before a feed, and then pumping at random times when it wasn’t time to feed, like right before I went to bed, after she had already fed but I still felt full, etc. and it worked well!