Pumping for 5 mins is not enough. if baby is not latching, I would pump for atleast 15-20 mins.
-Kajal IBCLC
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Hi,
Yes don’t give up and continue breast feeding . As baby is gaining weight and passing urine and stool , you can continue Breast feed and wait.20 ML after just 5 min of hand pumping is not a less... (More)
Hi Ankita,
It is a good sign that you are having adequate milk production . You can do regular breast feeding on demand. If breast are still full you can try massaging breast and express it that milk you can... (More)