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jrbaby
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Pumping Help Needed
I have been exclusively pumping for about 5 weeks now and am wondering how often
I should be pumping? I am using the hospital grade Medela pump. Should it still be every 2 hours? It seems as if my supply is at a standstill and Ryan wants to eat more.
Any advice or strategies? How often does everone else pump and for how long at each session?
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Posted 6/21/06 7:51 PM  |
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Bxgell2
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Re: Pumping Help Needed
In the beginning it's all about supply and demand so if you're supply is low, pump more frequently and/or for longer periods of time. Within a few days your body should respond. I didn't exclusively pump when my daughter was born so I'm not too sure how often you should be pumping, but you should FM Michele31... she's the resident expert on exclusive pumping 
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| Posted 6/21/06 8:56 PM |
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yankinmanc
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Re: Pumping Help Needed
I would say get into a schedule where you pump 3/4 times a day, your supply will regulate itself to whatever you decide to do. I pump 3 times a day, 8/9 am, 6 pm and 11 pm.
I was pumping around 12 oz, 12 oz and maybe 6/8 oz...
So good luck with it!
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| Posted 6/22/06 2:01 AM |
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jrbaby
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Re: Pumping Help Needed
If I only pump 3-4 times a day, won't that decrease my supply? I'm only getting about 25 ounces a day. How long do you pump for each time?
Another question: since I have been pumping for 6 weeks and have not seen an increase in about 3 weeks, is it possble that my body can't produce any more?
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| Posted 6/22/06 5:44 AM |
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yankinmanc
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Re: Pumping Help Needed
I think that your supply levels off, so thats probably what is happening. YOu can try Fennel Tea, Fenugreek (3 pills x 3 times a day) and drinking lots of water, that should help increase your supply. I only pump for about 10 minutes, or until my boobs are empty.
It might help also if you called an LC for more help.
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| Posted 6/22/06 6:00 AM |
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jrbaby
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Re: Pumping Help Needed
Anyone else? I've already met with a LC.
Thanks!
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| Posted 6/22/06 5:29 PM |
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emc
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Re: Pumping Help Needed
Posted by Bxgell2
In the beginning it's all about supply and demand so if you're supply is low, pump more frequently and/or for longer periods of time. Within a few days your body should respond. I didn't exclusively pump when my daughter was born so I'm not too sure how often you should be pumping, but you should FM Michele31... she's the resident expert on exclusive pumping
I completely agree with Beth. Michele is very helpful and supportive. I exclusively pumped for 11 weeks and it was the hardest thing I ever did. I was lucky enough to get enough milk with less pumping, but my supply did drop off. You should pump everytime your baby is feeding (every 2/3 hours)for about 20 minutes with a double hospital grade pump.
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| Posted 6/22/06 9:32 PM |
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pharmcat2000
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Catherine
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Re: Pumping Help Needed
I am only pumping 3-4 times a day now, and my supply has remained pretty steady. As long as you empty your breasts each time you should be fine. I was told to pump for 2-5 minutes past the last drop of milk that you see come out. Empty breasts replenish themselves more quickly than non-empty ones.
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| Posted 6/22/06 10:52 PM |
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