How / when do I start expressing?

[shoobaloo]

DS is 3 weeks old and I have to go away for the night in a couple of weeks. Want to have a stash of breast milk ready for him as DH will have to feed him via bottle. How much should I express a day, how many times a day and what time of day is best to do it? DS currently feeds on demand!

just bumping for you as I'd be interested in the answer too

Morning is meant to be the best time, but I did quite well expressing on one side while dd fed on the other (does mean you can't mn at the same time though).

I didn't even try expressing till dd was 8wks though - how urgent is this night away?

I don't mean to put a dampner on things, but being away for a night when bf'ing probably isn't the best thing for your lo and your supply.

Advice is not to start expressing until 6 weeks, so your supply has time to build and regulate.