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Breast pumping
A breast pump can help prevent painful engorgement (enlarged breasts). It can also help keep the milk supply up while you and your baby become accustomed to breastfeeding, or if you are separated from your baby. (For example: If the baby is in an NICU or if you have to go back to work.)
Dr. Jeff Livingston reviewed this
24 year experience in Obstetrics and Gynecology
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Breast pumping is just as nutritious as feeding directly from the breast?
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