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are you pumping?
Congratulations on your match! We don't have a match yet, but I've begun pumping to try to induce lactation in advance. I tried manual and hand pump, but after a couple of La Leche League meetings, I was convinced to go ahead and get a double electrical pump. I've started pumping 3-4 times a day, and once we get the call I plan to up it to at least 6x per day. I also have a supplemental nursing system ready to go so I can supplement at the breast in case the call comes with little notice.
My advice to you considering your baby is just a month or less away is to start pumping very frequently. The baby will nurse every 2-3 hours, so if you can stand it, start pumping that frequently, with a longer interval at night. I'd also get some sort of nursing supplementer and get familiar with it so you're not fumbling with it once you have your baby.
Best of luck and again congratulations!
Karolina
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