Yes, to build a small stash as backup in case u fall sick or suddenly have drop in supply.
Initially, I pumped once or twice per day for first few days after supply kicked in as I was engorged but thereafter, demand=supply, so I got lazy since I was exclusively direct latching 24/7.
Then a few days after my confinement, I got clogged ducts in my right boob and started developing body aches on the same night as if I was going to have a fever (but turned out to be due to lack of sleep). I applied cold compress on the boob to reduce pain and stopped breastfeeding for fear of spreading virus to my baby.
End up, I used up most of my stash since there wasn’t much to begin with. Now am struggling to pump as I felt my supply somehow decreased, so I can barely have enough to feed baby. However, now, while feeding baby, I try to collect the letdown from the other boob using Haakaa whenever I can, to build up a small stash.
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