Question about pumping

Quesera

I'm starting to pump to supplement just so I can go to the gym etc. although I plan to BF for awhile longer. 

I'm just wondering how often people who pump and bf at the same time pump and how much they get each time? Do you do it in btwn nursing sessions, same time or what? Did you find your supply increased a lot? I don't have any engorgement or leaking right now and not really wanting that but I'm worried that will happen. 

sparklesbrooks

I usually pump about 30 mins after I have fed her. I tend to get the most milk first thing in the morning after her first feeding and at night after her last feeding. I usually only get 1-1.5 ounces at a time from each breast.

Quesera

Ok that sounds like what I'm getting. How long does that take you?

freeatlast2014

I'm pumping really inconsistently these days - but I'll get almost 5-7 oz when I do pump if I pump when DH gives him a bottle. or I'll pump about an hour after he eats at different times during the day - whenever I have time - and then I'll get less, like about 3-4 oz.

PGASTL

Try to pump consistently and your output will increase. For example, my LO usually only eats on one side, so in the mornings whenever it's time to feed her on the left side I pump the right side.

The first week I'd only get about an ounce, but the second week I got 2 ounces and now I'm getting 2.5 to 3 ounces as my body realized I needed more supply.

crusty1

I have been pumping every morning since DS was about 4-5 weeks old. He feeds off of only one side in the mornings, so I pump off the other side after he's done. I get about 4-5oz. off of that breast. From what I've been reading from other people's posts, that's a lot. anyway, I stash it in the fridge for use that day, and if it doesn't get used I freeze it for a rainy day.