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Pumping & Breastfeeding

So, just curious how much milk do most of you get when you pump using an electric pump? I nurse my daughter (who usually only eats for 3-5min on one breast per feed) then I pump ( to trick my body into thinking she's actually eating more even though she isn't) & get out anywhere between 0.25-2 oz. I ony really get 2 oz usually first thing in the am if she hasn't eaten for 3 hrs (which is unusal b/c she eats every 1-2 hr/ 24hr). I am questioning whether I just have a "low" production vs. doing ok? I will be returning to work in about 3 wks...

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Milk Supply Dwindling with 9 Month Old

I have been exclusively breastfeeding my 9 month old daughter since she was born. I've worked full-time since she was about 3 months old, and I pump 2-3 times each day at work. Lately, I'm struggling to get even 9 ounces of milk each day. I pump both breasts 2-3 times at work, and then I pump one breast while I feed her from the other one 2-3 times in the night and morning. I'm taking fenugreek, I've increased my water intake, and I'm still struggling to get enough milk. My daughter is a good eater and gets 3 meals (of baby food/simple...