Breastfeeding stock pile

My husband wants me to start stock piling milk in the freezer so I can rest and so that when he's home alone with our daughter he can have food for her just in case. I am 9 days Postpartum. How much should I pump after feedings so she still gets fed directly and I don't get engorged? Thank you in advance

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Trying to build a stockpile at this stage is likely to induce over production, it's very early to start pumping for a stash.

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curious aswell!

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I have read about this as I want to do the same. Best to start building supply after 4 weeks when your milk and breastfeeding is a little more established. I am 5 weeks tomorrow and just starting now for that same reason

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I would also see if your baby will even drink freezer milk before stock piling. My milk tasted funny after being frozen and my son refused to drink it every time lol

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I built a stock of milk by just using a milk catcher specifically the haaka on the opposite side when baby was feeding.

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The best advice I was given is to pump after your finish breastfeeding, so that you can empty yourself. If you pump too often, you'll definitely increase your supply. You'll most likely need to pump when you go back to work so keep that in mind as well. Our bodies are amazing in regulating/increasing our supply, but it does take time.

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