Pumping Q

CaitS07

I go back to work tomorrow and will be pumping 2-3x a day (If I can manage to go home for lunch, I'll BF LO). I've always done really well with the pump, get 3-4 let downs in 15 mins but I started to notice that I still feel a bit full afterwards if I EP. I usually pump for 10-15 mins. Should I not pump for a few mins and give it another go? Or just increase my pumping session? TIA!

mgm84

I find I'm most efficient pumping every couple hours for 5-6 minutes with each let down.

jesuisfatiguee

I pump for 15-20 minutes 3 times a day at work and I'm lucky if I get a second letdown toward the end. 

SnoopyLuv

I find that I don't empty all the way from pumping either. So I just pump to a certain ounce amount and let it go. If I spread out the pumps I tend to empty more.

Mrs_D_in_KY

I used to pump for 20 minutes, also pumping hands free helped so I could massage my breasts and get another letdown. I also equated it to wringing out my breasts.

CaitS07

Thanks ladies! I'm going to extend my pumping sessions to 20 min and keep the time length the same for pumping after LO eats (low supply here).