New mom (2nd time) question about when can I start pumping?

[QAJ]

DD is 2 weeks old.

When can I start pumping?

I'm not going to work, it's for outings (occassional).

Much TIA!

[gg]

You can start pumping as soon as you'd like, as long as your baby is nursing well and you're not having supply issues.  Even if you are, pumping immediately after your baby has nursed can stimulate your breasts to produce more milk.

Another good way to start is to pump on one side while baby is nursing on the other.

If you are having an oversupply, I wouldn't pump for too long because you don't want to stimulate your boobs to make a lot more.  You want them to sort of regulate.

Good luck!  And congratulations, of course!!

[QAJ]

Holy kamoley, I owe you so many thanks.  Clothing, advice & congratulations!  you're one great resource.  I really <3 you.

My supply is perfect, she eats quite well; has plenty of wet & dirty diapers each day.

One more question:

Would I need to pump at the same time each day?  I.E. pump for 10 minutes (double pump) at 10am, 4pm, 10pm every day?  Or what if I couldn't fit on a pumping session. or any one day?  Should it remain very consistent?

Much TIA.

[gg]

I think it's nice if you can stick to a schedule but it's not crucial.  Especially since you're not trying to build a stash to go back to work so you won't be stressed if you don't get too much.  You may find that if you do pump on a schedule and then miss one session that you're a bit uncomfortably full.  But just pump when you get a chance (after feeding your dd if it's almost time for her next feeding) and I'm sure you'll be fine.

Oh, and you're very sweet!

[Mrs. Genie]

I like to wait 4 weeks or so, just to be sure that my supply as regulated so my baby is getting the correct amount of foremilk/hindmilk.  Then I pumped after the morning session since that's when I was most full.  I don't know if there is any research behind that, it's just what I have always done.