POOJA KOTHARIMom of a 8 yr 5 m old boy9 months agoA. Yes, it is absolutely okay to pump and feed breast milk to your baby! Pumped breast milk provides nearly the same nutrition, antibodies, and benefits as direct breastfeeding. The important thing is that your daughter is getting the nutrition and immunity-boosting properties that breast milk offers, even if it's through a bottle.
Some additional tips for exclusively pumping:
1. Ensure a Good Pumping Routine: Pump regularly (about every 2-3 hours, similar to a feeding schedule) to keep your milk supply consistent.
2. Storage: Store milk safely by following guidelines on how long it can be kept at room temperature, in the fridge, or frozen.
3. Skin-to-Skin Contact: Try to include some skin-to-skin time, as it can help with bonding and may eventually encourage her to try latching again if that’s something you’d like.
Rest assured that as long as you’re able to provide breast milk, whether by pumping or nursing, your baby is getting the nutrition she needs.
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