feeding and Pump Questions?

id keep tryin to latch- but pumping is not a good way to see what you are making- a baby is much more effecient at getting the milk out than a pump- also since the pump doesnt get much out you will produce less milk if you only pump- i would go to your local wic offfice to see the lacation cosultant for free- even if you dont qualify for wic they will el tyou speak to the lc and maybe even loan you a hospital grade electric pump. i have been feeding for about 8 1/2 months and i still only get about 2-3 ounces after work and in the mornings- pumping is a lot of hard work too. it takes a couple of week to get a goodd latch and such down- if i were you id keep trying at the