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Pumping to increase supply - how long to notice an increase?
I work full time and pump at work to continue to EBF my DD. Over the past few weeks I have noticed that I am pumping less - about 4-5oz less per day. So I have been pumping an addt'l time at work and added another pumping session before I go to bed at night to try to increase my supply. How long should it take for me to notice a difference in my supply?
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Re: Pumping to increase supply - how long to notice an increase?
Try pumping for longer during your regular sessions, even if nothing is coming out anymore, just keep pumpicg for an adtnl 5 mins. AMD very important-make sure you significantly increasy yoru water intake. You will see the results in a day or two!
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| Posted 8/31/09 3:29 PM |
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nicknmb
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Re: Pumping to increase supply - how long to notice an increase?
Think it's better to pump for longer periods rather than addt'l times?
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| Posted 8/31/09 3:46 PM |
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Re: Pumping to increase supply - how long to notice an increase?
I went back to work full time while EBF. I also noticed a decrease in my supply. After about a month it got really low and I started to worry. I consulted with the lactation consultant at my pediatrician's office and she suggested increasing the amount of times I pumped and the duration of each session. It didn't really work so then my OB gave me a prescription for a medication that would increase my supply and that didn't work either. I also took Fenugreek supplements and drank tea that was supposed to help. I was able to keep up the pumping for two months at work then my supply just dried up completely. I was really disappointed but feel like I tried everything.
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sfp0701
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Re: Pumping to increase supply - how long to notice an increase?
It took about 5 days of pumping after I nursed and mother's milk tea to notice a difference.
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| Posted 8/31/09 3:50 PM |
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EricaAlt
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Re: Pumping to increase supply - how long to notice an increase?
I dried up a while ago, but I remember my Doc telling me when I take hot showers to massage the boobs... well, I don't think he said boobs, but breasts seems to formal to me. LOL
Anyway, the hot water is supposed to be good too. You can use a hot towel and cover them too b4 pumping. It's supposed to help
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| Posted 8/31/09 4:11 PM |
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Re: Pumping to increase supply - how long to notice an increase?
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Try pumping for longer during your regular sessions, even if nothing is coming out anymore, just keep pumpicg for an adtnl 5 mins. AMD very important-make sure you significantly increasy yoru water intake. You will see the results in a day or two!
Both are good routes to take! What is your pumping schedule now?
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nicknmb
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Re: Pumping to increase supply - how long to notice an increase?
Posted by WhatNow
Posted by WhatNow
Try pumping for longer during your regular sessions, even if nothing is coming out anymore, just keep pumpicg for an adtnl 5 mins. AMD very important-make sure you significantly increasy yoru water intake. You will see the results in a day or two!
Both are good routes to take! What is your pumping schedule now?
I was pumping 3x a day (to mimic DD's feedings while I am away) and now I am pumping 4x a day and also pumping at night before bed. I started this on thursday, then nursed all weekend, but also pumped once during the day and then again before bed. So I am hoping by midweek to notice a difference. I am still getting the amount I need to feed DD, I guess I was just used to having some excess. I have been back to work for almost 3 months now and DD started on cereal/fruits/veggies almost 2 months ago so I am attributing that to the decrease in my supply.
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| Posted 8/31/09 4:56 PM |
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MrsS2005
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Re: Pumping to increase supply - how long to notice an increase?
Is DD STTN? If so, coulkd you try pumping an hour before she gets up? I've been pumping before DS eats for a little while now b/c that's when my supply is best. I can get 1.5-2 times more in that session than any other pumping session. It's usually the only way I can avoid dipping into my freezer stash. Recently, I've also been pumping for longer during the day. I used to pump for 15 minutes and now I tend to pump for 20 or even 25 minutes.
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| Posted 8/31/09 5:04 PM |
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Re: Pumping to increase supply - how long to notice an increase?
It sounds like you already have 3 pumping sessions during your work day. Would you actually be able to squeeze in (no pun intended;)) another one? I say try to increase the length of sessions and drink drink drink WHILE you pump! You WILL see the difference within a few days!
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| Posted 8/31/09 8:00 PM |
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