+ the average pump output is 2-4oz in place of a feed or 0.5-2oz in between feed (from both breasts combined) + milk supply regulates around 6 weeks and then even more so around 12 weeks— so it’s likely that your breasts will no longer feel engorged/full; however, it doesn’t mean your milk has “dried up” + milk production is supply and demand— the more milk that is removed from the breast by way of a pump with a proper fitting flange or baby with a good latch, the more is made + speaking of, there are flange sizes for different sizes of nipples— having the correct size makes all the difference and your size may change throughout your breastfeeding/pumping journey + breastfeeding, although may be uncomfortable and may take some getting used to at first, should not be painful or cause cracked, blistered, or bleeding nipples; this is a sign of a poor latch. + the amount of breastmilk your baby consumes doesn’t necessarily increase as they get older (once they’re no longer a newborn)— the composition of breastmilk changes as their needs change (literally minute by minute) which means they likely won’t need you to produce more as they grow + there are many reasons why parents may want to have a reasonable freezer stash but if your goal is to feed your baby... then focus on feeding your baby, not the freezer + formula is a life-saving tool and there are many reasons why someone may choose/need to use it. however, if your goal is to breastfeed, you deserve to receive the education and support necessary to do so or to be able to make a fully informed and empowered choice not to Photo— @Los Angeles Photographer 🤎 - #breastfeedingjourney #exclusivelypumping #exclusivelybreastfeeding #breastfeedingmom #ebf #pumpingmom #fedisbest #breastisbest #postpartumjourney #milksupply