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I was skip pumping breast milk for 2 days. should i keep pumping again?? will i lost the supply?

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Dr. Lois A Freisleben-Cook answered

Keep nursing: and pump after baby finishes nursing. You will not lose your supply.

Answered 12/21/2014

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