Breastfeeding

BF/increasing supply Primer

Ok, so I'm sure this is out there somewhere, I just can't find it.  We are expecting our first in July.  I plan to breastfeed and pump so my husband can feed the baby once a day.  We took a bf class that covered latch and all that.  But what I want to know is, if i want to increase my supply, when do I pump?  Like if the kiddo is eating every 1-2 hours when do I pump to get my body to produce a little more? And if I pump between feedings, will that lower my supply for the next nursing time?

 I know my body will make what the baby needs but I want to have some frozen supply in case I want to go out of town or am away for a day.  I am also considering donating some to a breastmilk bank to help preemies.  Also if the baby only feeds from one side, should I pump the other one?  Should I try to pump right after I nurse the baby to increase my supply?  TIA!

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