Breastfeeding Vs pumping

Hi mommies. Need your advice. I mostly pump every 3 hours. However since my son recently learned to latch, I have been breastfeeding more often. I am now wondering if my breast can keep up with his demand. He bf every 2 hours while previously I only pump every 3 hours. Will my body work its way to match my son's feeds/replenish fast enough to meet his demand?

Skye

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Hello! Usually yes. The body is very smart at increasing the supply. Milk is made when there is milk removal, either by pumping or latching. Now that the frequency is more I.e. every 2 hrs instead of 3hrs, it is telling the body more milk is needed and the body will make milk faster. Also, baby doesn’t drink everything, so there will always be something left. I’m was a pumping and formula mom turn exclusive latched mom from week 8. No issues with supply. Just follow baby’s cue and feed on demand. You can check that he has enough with the wet diaper count

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