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Will my breastmilk still decrease if i work 6 hours and then pump for a long period? baby is two months)

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Dr. Robert Choate answered

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No.: Pumping and natural feeding in complementary rhythm is the best way to keep up breast mild production.

Dr A Freisleben-Cook agreed

Answered 11/25/2014

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A member asked:

Will my breastmilk still decrease if i work 6 hours and then pump for a long period? baby is two months)

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Choate answered

Dr A Freisleben-Cook agreed

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