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Pumping Milk on Shabbat

Question

Is it permissible to pump milk for a baby on Shabbat?

Answer

It is permitted if the baby needs it and there is no possibility to breastfeed him.

Source

Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chayim, Siman 328

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