Breast feeding / Pumping

Looking for some help/advice.

I have a 4 week old who has been EBF. I also have an 8 year old who before baby came I did alot with (going to cinema, swimming etc) I've been feeling guilty recently because my older child is asking to do these things but I feel like I can't as can't give baby to grand parents.
I've been thinking about introducing breast milk through bottle in the next few weeks. But not sure how it works.

He sometimes only feeds on one side but can do 2 sides as well. But when do I pump ? And does this not affect my supply for babies' next feed ?

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Pump immediately after the feed (or during on the opposite side of you are able)
It will not effect your supply for the next feed as your body will produce more if more is expressed. Supply and demand :)
At first, you will only get a small amount (1-2oz maybe) because your body is currently producing what baby needs and no more, but if you pump after the feed, your body will begin to produce more cause it will think your baby is requesting more from you.

I believe it's not recommended before 6 weeks due to affecting your supply/baby still new to latching etc. Especially now it's the holidays can you do things altogether? E.g. baby showing at cinemas where lights and noise are better for baby but still enjoyable for you all. Babies cab swim at 3 months definitely, maybe before.

Also spend some quality time at home together if someone can watch baby in another room once they've been fed? Plan a lovely time- maybe a film, craft activity, whatever?

Hi , I'm now nearly 8 weeks pp and looking to start introducing a bottle now and again . But not every day.

Do I need to pump every time after a feed or just when I need the bottle ?

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