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I wll b traveling leavin my 4 m old son at home. how many times should i pump mu milk to maintain it? i am exclusi breast feeding

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Pump as needed: Pump for the number of times you feed him during the day plus a little more for emergency.

Dr Higginbotham and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/15/2013

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