Combined expressing and breastfeeding

I’ve got a 6 week old boy and have been expressing since birth due to difficulties breastfeeding, he was lazy initially, latching on then either falling asleep or crying, which, after some professional help we have started to progress…

Any tips or suggestions to help the transition, like how often I should express between breastfeeding… I am wanting to continue expressing so my husband can continue to support with feeds…

Thanks

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