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Hello... i have given birth 3 weeks ago and i happen to stop breastfeeding during the first week. now i want to go back to breastfeed again so i want to know if o can pumpbthe old milk out to get fresh milk for the baby.

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

Re-feeding effort : You don't need to pump out the "old" as there is no "use by date " on breast milk. It is fresh as it exits the breast. Just try feeding every 2 hrs for 5 min/side to re-establish. Find a local feeding coach if you can to assist. With some luck and a lot of work you can be successful.

Answered 11/8/2019

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A member asked:

Hello... i have given birth 3 weeks ago and i happen to stop breastfeeding during the first week. now i want to go back to breastfeed again so i want to know if o can pumpbthe old milk out to get fresh milk for the baby.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Ferguson answered

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