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Weaning off of Formula onto Breastmilk

Due to several different factors, my baby was put in the NICU right after birth for antibiotics. I also required antibiotics for 24 hours after delivery due to a fever I had during labor. The NICU doctors did not want me nursing my baby while we were both on antibiotics for fear that they'd interact poorly with each other. I didn't start nursing her until Day 2. My milk has come in. I wasn't able to stay with her in the NICU after I got discharged so I would pump at night at home every 3 - 3.5 hours. My milk supply isn't terrible,...