AP and pumping...help needed

MommyMelRN

I recently received some devastating news that may mean the end of BFing LO (although I still have hope!) in the mean time, I'm trying to pump as much as possible so LO gets my breast milk as long as possible if it comes down to that.  The problem is that I'm only managing to be able to pump once or twice daily, and I'd like to be doing it much more often.  Taking care of LO is so time consuming, I  can't seem to figure it out!  He's only six weeks old...

Any suggestions? 

KelliLynee

I'm sorry you are facing this situation. Can you wake up before LO? Not sure if your LO has set any sort of sleep schedule on their own yet, But you could pump off a bunch but not all of your milk like an hour before LO gets up. What about buying an extra set of pump parts so you don't have to wash them every time?

pepomntpat

In addition to pumping as often as you can (I was never a big pumper, so I'm sorry I can't offer much advice in that areana-can you check the BFing board?), I'd strongly suggest looking into donor milk. One group that is mother to mother is Human Milk 4 Human Babies. They are on Facebook.

MommyMelRN

KelliLynee:

I'm sorry you are facing this situation. Can you wake up before LO? Not sure if your LO has set any sort of sleep schedule on their own yet, But you could pump off a bunch but not all of your milk like an hour before LO gets up. What about buying an extra set of pump parts so you don't have to wash them every time?

Extra pump parts? Great idea! Thanks!

MommyMelRN

pepomntpat:

In addition to pumping as often as you can I was never a big pumper, so I'm sorry I can't offer much advice in that areanacan you check the BFing board?, I'd strongly suggest looking into donor milk. One group that is mother to mother is Human Milk 4 Human Babies. They are on Facebook.

Thanks! I've actually had someone volunteer to give me pumped milk if I need it and my Doula knows several moms who donate as well.