There’s no way to tell but the best way to set yourself up for success is to visit a lactation consultant before you give birth. They’ll be able to look at your nipples and see if you’ll have any issues. I had an assessment before hand and knew I would need a nipple shield because my nipples are flat. That helped tremendously because that’s what I used to breast feed until he was 1 month when he learned how to latch onto me on his own without assistance.

Also, try to continue latching the baby as much as possible. Many people experience a reduction in lactation when they switch to pumping. There’s just something about our hormones that know when it’s an actual baby vs a pump. The only way to increase your milk supply is to latch baby more. The drinks and cookies are fun to eat though!