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How often should I pump milk for my baby in the hospital?

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We recommend 15 to 20 minutes of pumping seven times in the daytime plus one more in the middle of the night. Here is a pumping schedule sample:

3:00 a.m.
8:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
12:00 noon
3:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
10:00 p.m.

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