Power Pumping

missgooseyface

Can someone tell me what it is exactly? You are supposed to do it for an hour right? I'm just not sure about the intervals....

 I'm getting worried about my supply, I pump a good 3 oz for the first few morning sessions but as the day goes on the amount is less and less......DD is nursing every other feeding and I'm scared to start nursing every session for fear she won't get enough. I know stress doesn't help my supply so I'm trying not to stress  

kck329

Have you done weighted feeds when she breastfeeds? She may be getting more than you know-often babies get much more out than the pump.

I suggest checking out Kellymom.com for lots of good breastfeeding info. These two pages might be good places to start:

 https://kellymom.com/bf/pumpingmoms/pumping/pumping_decrease/

and 

https://kellymom.com/bf/pumpingmoms/pumping/pumping_decrease/

 

kck329

PS---congrats on making such great strides at breastfeeding in the NICU! That's a huge accomplishment!

mom2elijah

Power pumping is good, but she may be getting more than you think. Be positive!

 

Bluebird2318

When I did it, I went 10 minutes on, 10 minutes off, and continued for an hour... So 30 minutes total pumping, and 30 not pumping. 

missgooseyface

thanks ladies She seems to be satisfied earlier in the day, but the nursing sessions later, she is cranky after and I usually have to give her a chaser of EBM which is why I think I am not producing enough.  I talked to the LC and she said to try nursing after her bottles if she will take it, even if only for a few minutes and then pump after....we know my body has responded well to baby being at the breast so I hope it all helps