Hi everyone, ftm mum here so very new to all this! Ive chosen to combi feed with both breast and expressed milk and was advised by the midwife to breastfeed, then pump after. Ive done this in total 3 times now but it seems that only when I pump, then at my babys next feed, she isnt as full and cries for more and my boobs dont seem as full. She's always content after a feed when I havent pumped, it seems that pumping is just depleting my milk supply and my milk supply isnt building back up in time for her next feed if that makes sense? Am I doing it wrong or is this normal??
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I wouldn’t say you’re doing anything wrong ❤️
I think it’s really common what you’re noticing. When you BF then pump, you’re removing extra milk so it’s normal to feel emptier for the next feed whilst you’re still getting established. I don’t think your supply will be dropping, it just hasn’t had time to refill. I personally BF first then only pump 5-10 mins if I still feel full or firm. I pump 20 mins per day and try to power pump for 3 days in a row every now and then 😊 x