Barb is having a few Internet issues at the moment, so she may or may not be on.
Depending on what is going on, then expressing and feeding the EBM to bubs may be needed (it is needed in my case). Barb will need to know all the details in order to advise the best method of increasing supply, if it is needed at all. It is probably better to call in a LC now, rather than later.
As for bottle feeding EBM it worked fine with both my DD's and have not had any issues with nipple confusion. DD1 preferred the Avent teats and DD2 prefers the cheap Happy Baby ones. The main problem I find with bottles is that it is easy to become to rely on them and begin to doubt your own body, especially when bubs is screaming and fussing at the breast. So just keep that in mind if you go down the bottle path. You can cup feed, I found that very hard to do though. Best to have someone teach you how to do it.
Just a correction on storing EBM, apparently normal zip lock bags are not advisable, something about they are not for storing liquids and chemicals can leach into the milk




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