SAHM that EBF and don't pump on a regular basis - Q for you

You think I would remember this from the first time around - but, nope

If you know you have to go somewhere and need to build a supply how do you do it - when do you pump if you are nursing DC for every feeding? How do you get enough milk and not take it away from DC if that makes sense? How long in advance do you start pumping? How long is the BM good for in the fridge?

TIA SOOOO much!!!

Re: SAHM that EBF and don't pump on a regular basis - Q for you

I do not pump that often. When I do, I use a hand pump, Medela, and like it very much. I have about 30 ounces in the freezer now for babysitting and such.

I get the best pump an hour after DS' first feeding in the morning... around 7am or so. If you're feeding every hour, I'd just do half way between feedings. You'll make more milk and the baby will get it even if you do not see it in the pump.

If you have BM storage bags, or the pump box, they usually have a shelf life chart. I believe it's 10 hours at room temp. 3 days in fridge, 3 months in freezer... I think.

Here's a link to a storage chart...

I also try to pump at night after DS goes to sleep but I do not get as much as in the morning. Every little bit counts!

Message edited 3/3/2010 11:22:08 PM.

Re: SAHM that EBF and don't pump on a regular basis - Q for you

Posted by BnBdreamin

I do not pump that often. When I do, I use a hand pump, Medela, and like it very much. I have about 30 ounces in the freezer now for babysitting and such.

I get the best pump an hour after DS' first feeding in the morning... around 7am or so. If you're feeding every hour, I'd just do half way between feedings. You'll make more milk and the baby will get it even if you do not see it in the pump.

If you have BM storage bags, or the pump box, they usually have a shelf life chart. I believe it's 10 hours at room temp. 3 days in fridge, 3 months in freezer... I think.

Here's a link to a storage chart...

I also try to pump at night after DS goes to sleep but I do not get as much as in the morning. Every little bit counts!

Re: SAHM that EBF and don't pump on a regular basis - Q for you

I usually pump before i go to bed since DD STTN and if i don't pump i wake up ridiculously engorged and soaking wet.

Re: SAHM that EBF and don't pump on a regular basis - Q for you

Posted by itsbabytime

...it's so hard to find the time to pump, wash the pump parts AND nurse her while taking care of my toddler as well But, i have events i need to go to without her so i better start pumpin!

Thanks so much!