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Is it preferable to pump milk once the baby had finished his feeding and resting? or should i keep milk for next feeding? in term of increasing milk

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Pump Immediately: There are different opinions on thsi subject.I believe that pumping immediately after the feeding is best for increasing the supply and maintaining the milk for the next feeding.

Answered 12/9/2012

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