How to start exclusively pumping from birth

Can you exclusively pump from birth?

Can I exclusively pump as soon as my baby is born? Yes! If you know you will go this route ahead of time, there are some steps to take to ensure you produce the amount of milk your baby needs to thrive. Before birth: Research and order what you'll need in advance (around 35 or 36 weeks of pregnancy).

Is it OK to just pump and not breastfeed?

Breastfeeding or offering formula in a bottle are not the only ways to feed your baby. Moms can decide to exclusively pump and give their baby all the benefits of breastmilk without having to nurse.

How soon after birth can you start pumping?

If you have a full-term, healthy, breastfeeding baby, you can wait a few weeks to start pumping and storing breast milk. If your baby is preterm or ill and cannot breastfeed yet, or if you have chosen to exclusively pump, pump as soon as you can after birth, preferably within one to six hours of delivery.

How do I switch to exclusively pumping?

You have a couple of options to switch from nursing to exclusively pumping:.
Cut over to exclusively pumping cold turkey. That means at one session you nurse your baby, at the next, you bottle feed and pump..
Switch over gradually. To do it this way, you would replace one session at a time with pumping and bottle feeding..