Pumping

I have EBF my son for 5.5 months now and just came back to work. I'm pumping using a freestyle and it will usually take me 30 minutes to pump what I need (between 4-5 oz). Anyone have any idea how I can pump this amount in about 15 minutes?? I'm pumping 3 times a day in the office but it's just too much time away from my desk.

A friend of mine has the Pump in style that I can borrow ... Do you guys think this pump is more efficient than the freestyle?

Would appreciate any tips. Thanks!

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I went from EBF my son until about 5 months, to then pumping at work. It took a few weeks for my body to adjust and go from needing to pump 30 minutes to being able to get a similar amount to 15 minutes. I've been using a hospital grade pump (the Symphony), that my job thankfully rents for the new moms to use, so I think that helps. One thing that I've found helps me is the first let down happens in first few minutes. Once that's done, I stop the pump, give it a few minutes and start it up again, usually a second let down happens (smaller but still)

For me, it was really getting adjusted to it. I also started preparing things better - for example, when I finish the first pump, I'll get the parts ready w/ the bottles for the next one so I can literally come in, put on the bra and go.

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I get 5 ounces in 10 minutes every 3 hours with my medela pump in style.

I love the pump in style. I have had great success with it so far.

Is your office private? Maybe trying pumping at your desk if possible

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I use the In style as well, I get about 6 oz in my first pump in the morning and then 4-5oz with each subsequent pumping (I try to get at least 2 others in, just so that I can keep up with DS's demand, that boy is HUNGRY). I usually set the timer on my phone for 15 minutes. Honestly, even if I were to sit there for 30 minutes, I wouldn't get any more out.

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I think that a different pump can help, but the amount of time that you need to pump for is really dependent on your body. There are a couple of things that you can try in order to empty quicker. Try applying heat packs before and during pumping. I use the Lansinoh 3-in-1 Pearl Therapy packs. They attach right to the flanges while you're pumping. You can also pick up a supplement called Lecithin. That helps thin our your milk. It's generally used to prevent clogs, but it also helps you empty quicker. Take 3-4 1200mg pills/day.

Do you have a laptop at work? I just pick up my computer and bring it with me to my pumping room so I can still work. I EP for twins so I was pumping for 30 minutes 3 times/work day when I first went back. I had to find a way to not lose working hours when I was in the office.