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I really think you can because I've had two different experiences with breastfeeding/pumping. With my 1st - no oversupply. With my 2nd - huge oversupply. He's almost 8 months, and in this morning's pump session I pumped out 10 ounces even though I never feel engorged anymore.

With my first, I hardly pumped the first 3 months, and when I finally felt ready enough to leave the house for a date night around month 4-5, I pumped just enough to make up a feeding. I was never able to pump more than enough for one feeding each time because I think by then, my supply had evened out. When I went back to work when she was 7 months, I only had a small stash and was never able to really add to it.

With my 2nd, I pumped from the very beginning and struggled with oversupply. I was easily pumping out ~12 ounces per session, most sessions. I have a deep freezer filled halfway up with frozen breastmilk, but have no idea how much it is cuz I haven't taken inventory on it.

Eta: I think if you're intentionally trying to create an oversupply, the first 3 months is the time to do it. Once they're out of their newborn stage, I think it's a lot harder to do.