Counting pumping sessions to reach that "8 times a day" question

damabo80

OK...question #2 from me tonight.

I'm trying to get my supply up, so my LC said to make sure I pump at least 8 times a day.

So, I'm adding in nursing (via the nipple shield). I'll nurse for about 30 mins, burp/settle DD for 10-15 mins, and then pump for 30 minutes.

Would you count this as 2 "sessions" or 1?

utlawgirl

I'd count it as one session, since you're pumping pretty much right after nursing. Once you transition to nursing more and are able to wean from the nipple shield, you'll be able to drop some of the pumping, but with the nipple shield, you don't want to risk your supply dropping.

4510heather

I'd also count it as 1 (and I had similar issues and always counted those sessions as 1 in the beginning).

I love your LO's name - one of my girls is named Corinne, as well:)

babyhunbun7

1 session sorry. It's tough. I had to pump about 10-12 in the beginning and now I've weaned to 6. It gets easier. Good luck and keep up the hard work.

damabo80

1 session?

Well, fvck.

purtz

I am also doing this routine to try to get our LO back to her birth weight; my lactation consultant and pediatrician call it a 'Triple Feeding' (= one session).  I'm doing ~10 minutes nursing on each sides; 20- 25 ml of donor milk and then 10 minutes of pumping (which if I get any milk, I feed her at the next session). 

So far, it's working!  Baby is gaining weight and I think my milk is finally coming in.  Hoping we can discontinue it after baby's 2 week appointment, because it's a lot of work!  But worth it : )