My baby boy is 8 days old now. We’ve had a variety of problems related to feeding, and now have been told he’s suspected to have either colic or silent reflux (something the midwives and GP are in dispute about, but for now the baby gaviscon appears to be working so fingers crossed..)
Because of the colic/reflux he just wants to feed constantly, we think more out of comfort than actual hunger. I love feeding him myself, but I feel as though he’s now permanently attached to me for feeding so I’m thinking about getting a breast pump to express the milk, so I can still feed him fairly on demand and continue bf for as long as possible, give my boobs a rest and also let DH do the odd feed here and there.
Basically - I have absolutely no idea how the pumping scenario works.
Does it mean I initially have to skip a feed to ensure I can pump a sufficient amount?
Can I feed baby off one boob and pump the other?
I’m looking at getting the lasinoh electric breast pump As found a good deal online, if anyone’s used this is it any good??
I don’t think I’m in danger of losing a good supply if I start pumping as definitely never had a problem in getting a flow going lol, baby just has to whimper and they’re leaking ready to go!
Just looking for a bit of help in the right direction. Any advice greatly appreciated!!