breastfeeding moms i need an answer!

dra765

I pump while I'm at work and bf when I get off n my days off. Well my Lo eats a good amount when I'm gone, but when I'm home he barely finishes one breast. Is that normal or ok? I know if u pump u can't tell how much u get but from both I usually only get about 5 oz n when I'm gone he'll eat like 4 oz each sitting

Crisjoe

I bf and pump and find my lo eats way more with a bottle. I guess cause its less effort to retrieve milk the from bottle. They drink what they need as long as they seem content it should be fine.

sands3

I'm sure if your lo seems satisfied then its ok

doodles

Babies are more efficient at emptying a breast than the pump. They get a lot more and faster than the pump. Your lo is probably eating more than u think in that short amount of time

Summergirl22

Agreed @doodles
She's right, your baby is getting way more then you think, if anything I bet she's getting more with that one breast then she gets from the bottle. A baby nursing is natural and the flow of your milk is so much easier/better. Think of it this way, some mothers can't get any milk from a pump! Even though there supply is perfect.
Don't worry, just go by the wet diapers.

doodles

Yep I can't get a drop by using a pump but my baby is chunky and happy

Heather3girls1boy

I didn't have much luck with a pump either with my 5 and 7 year old, I had to hand express. We will see how it all goes this time around with our 3rd girl

dra765

Yay thanks ladies I was worried. My lil boy is 3 months n 14lbs he's not chubby but he's got some meat on him

doodles

Aww he sounds healthy. Mine was 16 pound at 3 months lol. Chunk!

dra765

@doodles holy shit lol that's a nice healthy baby!

doodles

Lol yep! Hes tall though too ;-)