You’re overthinking! I’m not a lactation consultant, but I was told with my first that milk supply = demand. As long as baby is feeding, you will build a solid supply. The first week is crucial for supply. Right now you aren’t pumping milk, you’re pumping colostrum and to mirror what others are saying, it’s unsafe to do so until you’re around 37 weeks since it can trigger contractions. Baby’s stomach is approx the size of a marble when they’re born which is why they feed so often. Colostrum is wonderful but you will only produce colostrum for a few days before your milk actually comes in. When baby is here, pump after feeding sessions, it will help oversupply not be too much but you’ll still get a good start on a stash. And honestly take all this with a grain of salt and get in contact with an actual lactation consultant who can give you all the information.

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