How does power pumping work

ldmw

Does anyone know how power pumping works? I did a power pump 4 days ago at 9:30am. The day after I saw no changes in my supply. However, yesterday and today I pumped double what I normally pump at my 9:30am pump sessions. The rest of the day my supply is back down to what it typically is. Can I attribute the increased supply to my power pump? If so, I'll power pump everyday at different times!

CordeliaD87

What is a power pump?

ldmw

Pump every 10 minutes for an hour. Supposed to mimic a cluster feed and boost milk supply.

SassFrass

The best thing I have seen is pump for 20 mins, rest 10, pump 10, rest 10, pump 10 which equals an hour. If you are also nursing, and not exclusively pumping, you want to make sure you are still offering each side as you would without a pumping session, and then AFTER she/he nurses you pump. It will tell your body you need more. Don't pump in place of a feeding because it isnt signalling that you need more, but rather just a normal feed.