Source: Pumping
Breast Milk For Newborn
Premature babies are babies who are born before full term. Their muscle movement is still not mature enough and they may not be able to latch onto their mothers' breast.
In this case, pumping helps babies to enjoy the benefits of breast milk which include better immune system, lower risk of obesity, cancer and other diseases.
Timing of the first pump
You can use a breast pump soon after delivery, as desired. Early and regular stimulation of the breast encourages the breast milk secretion.
However, if you are feeling uncomfortable after delivery, you may want to wait for one hour or two. This will not affect success of pumping or breastfeeding. If you are going to a c-section, you may wait a bit longer.
Frequency of pumping
When your baby is under three months of age, it is recommended that you pump once in every two to three hours, or 8 to 10 times a day if you decide to pump exclusively. This is the frequency whereby most newborns will need to be fed in the first three months.
Premature babies are babies who are born before full term. Their muscle movement is still not mature enough and they may not be able to latch onto their mothers' breast.
In this case, pumping helps babies to enjoy the benefits of breast milk which include better immune system, lower risk of obesity, cancer and other diseases.
Timing of the first pump
You can use a breast pump soon after delivery, as desired. Early and regular stimulation of the breast encourages the breast milk secretion.
However, if you are feeling uncomfortable after delivery, you may want to wait for one hour or two. This will not affect success of pumping or breastfeeding. If you are going to a c-section, you may wait a bit longer.
Frequency of pumping
When your baby is under three months of age, it is recommended that you pump once in every two to three hours, or 8 to 10 times a day if you decide to pump exclusively. This is the frequency whereby most newborns will need to be fed in the first three months.
How long should I pump for?
If you are exclusively
pumping, you should be pumping for about 120 minutes per day.
How much breast milk for each pumping section?
You would probably
pump small amount like 3ml or 4ml each time on the first day. This amount is
sufficient to fill the tiny stomach in a day. The amount of breast milk
produced will gradually increase to about 90ml each time when your baby reaches
3 months old of age.Ideally,
How long can I store my freshly expressed milk?
This will depend on
the temperature of the surrounding where your expressed milk is stored. The
following is a guideline.* At room temp: 4-6 hours* In the refrigerator: up to
a week* In the freezer above or below a refrigerator: up to 3 months* In
a deep freezer: 6-12 months* Once defrosted milk is thawed, it must be used
within 24hrs.
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