Sample Breastfeeding And Pumping Schedule For Newborn. Because of this, the first six months are usually the most intensive for exclusively pumping. This time frame will give your body a proper understanding of how much milk it needs to produce.

When you breastfeed on demand, you should expect a newborn to breastfeed 8 to 12 times in a 24 hour period for the first few weeks of life. Some women have more time to pump than others throughout the day, which can allow for a more intensive exclusive pump schedule. I stopped nursing her before she went to sleep.