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I get between .25 and .5 oz out of each breast during each pumping session. Is it okay to combine these amounts in the storage bags to freeze? I want to freeze 4-5 oz in each bag. Any insight will be appreciated.

Also, I've been pumping for just over a week, should I expect to gradually produce more out of each breast each session as I continue, or plateau at this amount?

Thanks again.

yes, you will continually get more and more every few days. I noticed the biggest increases in the first 6 weeks of pumping. After that the increases were slower. I froze at the end of each day and finished off a bag when I got to 3 ounces/bag (after about 3 days at first). It is totally fine to do that.

If you are adopting a newborn, it would be good to have some bags of 2-3 oz. Sometimes that is all you will need for a feed, especially in the first month or so. The best way to freeze is to lay the bags flat. My favorite bags are the lansinoh ones.
Jennifer

Thanks for the information. I really appreciate it. I will start storing in smaller amounts.

Only thing to keep in mind is I believe breast milk is only good in the fridge for a certain amount of time.