How long after pumping can breastfeed?
http://www.kellymom.com/bf/supply/milkpr… Do breasts need time to refill? Many people mistakenly think of a mother’s milk supply as being like “flesh-covered bottles” that are completely emptied and then need time to refill before baby nurses again. This is simply not how we understand milk production to function. First of all, milk is being produced at all times, so the breast is never empty. Research has shown that babies do not take all the milk available from the breast – the amount that baby drinks depends upon his appetite. The amount of milk removed from the breast varies from feed to feed, but averages around 75-80% of the available milk. ! Trying to completely empty a breast is like trying to empty a river — it’s impossible, since more milk will keep flowing in while milk is being removed. Research also tells us that the emptier the breast, the faster the breast makes milk. So wh
Usually I would pump after nursing my daughter. This way there was enough time between feedings that I would not worry about not having enough milk. I found that to much pumping and bottle feeding decreased my milk supply. It is different for everyone. You will be able to tell when is the best time to pump.
