Patient's question:
I also really want to breastfeed, but I can't bear to see the baby crying heartbrokenly. How can I determine the milk volume when bottle-feeding with breast milk?Doctor's answer:
To understand your milk production cycle, establish a pumping schedule. In the first two months, ensure you pump six times a day. As long as the milk can be stored, longer intervals are not a problem. After two months, pumping four times a day will be sufficient. The first two months are crucial. The baby should first suckle to stimulate the areola, and then use a pump after the baby has fed. This ensures the baby is fully suckling, which helps maintain milk supply for the mother.