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I plan to give my baby a substitute feeding using expressed breastmilk. How much milk will I need to express for a feeding?

April 26, 2017baby breastmilk Express expressed feeding milk Plan

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I plan to give my baby a substitute feeding using expressed breastmilk. How much milk will I need to express for a feeding?

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(by Amy Spangler, from Breastfeeding A Parents Guide, RN, MN, IBCLC): A healthy, full term baby needs about 2 oz. per lb. each day. For example, an 8lb. baby would require 2 oz. x 8lb. or 20 oz. If the baby breastfeeds every 2 3 hours or 10 times a day, then he eats about 2 oz. at each feeding. To be on the safe side, express 3 4 oz. of breastmilk and store the milk in 2 oz. servings to avoid waste. You can use more than 1 serving if necessary.