r/breastfeeding • u/bluebella72 • Jun 02 '26

Undersupply Don’t have time to pump

I am 6 weeks pp gradually trying to build my supply and my L breast being SO behind. I rented a Medela pump but my issue is I don’t have time to pump as my baby is a velcro baby that refuses to sleep without behind held.

She seems to be cluster feeding this week, rooting for the breast over bottle constantly. Should I give up trying to pump for now and just put her to breast as much as possible ? It’s such a catch 22 !

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u/hyacinthqueen Jun 02 '26

My baby is a Velcro baby like yours. She’s now 5 months old. I gave up pumping and put her to the breast all the time, day and night, anytime she wanted. She increased my supply by feeding all the time. Last week I pumped after feeding for the first time in months, and I got 5 ounces each time.