Hello All
A couple of weeks ago I asked for help with writing simple information about
how much a mother needs to express while at work. I would like to thank all
who responded. This is what I have come up with. Any further comments are
welcome.
How often do I need to express?

While you are at work, try to express as often as your baby would usually
feed.

How much do I need to express each time?

Express as much as you can. A breastfed baby usually needs about 150ml
breastmilk per kilo body weight per 24 hours but this can vary widely. For
example if your baby (weighing 4 kg) has 6 feeds a day and you are away for
2 of those feeds, you will need to express about 200 mls or 2 lots of 100
mls. If your baby weighs 6kg, has 5 feeds a day and you are away for 2 of
those feeds, you will need to express about 360 mls or 2 lots of 180 mls.

Regards

Ellen McIntyre

Mt Barker, South Australia

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