Many parents for one reason or another end up exclusively pumping breast milk and feeding their babies by bottle instead of directly latching on the breast. If you find yourself in this situation, either by choice or circumstance, know you are not alone! It’s important to have a good quality electric double pump and flanges that fit you well. After a few weeks, most exclusively pumping moms can train their bodies to produce a good volume of milk at certain times during the day, so they don’t have to get up and pump during the night. If you aim to pump a feeding or two more than your baby takes each day, you can stockpile milk in your freezer. Eventually, you might be able to stop pumping completely when your baby is older and still have enough frozen breast milk to last through the first year, or whatever your breastfeeding goal maybe. No matter how long you pump, you deserve a medal for having the dedication to do so at all! We know it’s not the same as directly breastfeeding… but what a gift to be able to give your baby as much of your milk as you can. Remember it is more important how you love your baby than how you feed your baby.

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