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how long to pump?

jewelbride07jewelbride07
in Babies: 0 - 3 Months
i haven't started pumping yet but had to pump this morning out of desperation when one boob got wayyyyy engorged.  i only pumped for maybe 5 mins to get the edge off but only got about a 1/2 ounce.  when i do start pumping (getting ready to go back to work) how long does it usually take?  i have the medela advanced whatever its called pump - the backpack.  is it diff for everyone?  i haven't jumped into researching pumping yet - still trying to figure out this bf'ing thing! 
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Re: how long to pump?

  • Miss.ModularMiss.Modular member

    if you are pumping just to relieve engorgement, you should only do it for a VERY short time.  otherwise, your body is going to get the signal to produce more milk--- and you will get more engorged etc etc.  also don't look at what you get from pumping and compare it to what your baby gets, especially this early.  your milk is hardly regulated yet.

     

    when i pump just to build a stash i do it for about 15-20 minutes. 

     

     

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  • jewelbride07jewelbride07
    this helps thanks!  eventually i'll start pumping for a stash, just today LO couldn't seem to help me get "un-rock-like".  OUCH!
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  • Miss.ModularMiss.Modular member

    oh and my LC told me not to pump at all (for stash building) until 3 -4 weeks.  It screws with your supply regulation until then.   soo if you can hold out, you should. 

     

     

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  • jamie.reneejamie.renee
    I think everyone is different.  I know people who would pump and hardly get anything no matter what they tried.  When my oldest was in the NICU I had to pump exclusively and I would do it for about 20 minutes.  I would get quite a bit on each side every time.  With #2 I pumped during her formula feedings for a stash and again would do it for about 20 minutes and the bottles would sometimes pretty much fill up.  I had the Medela something or other.  It is back in the US with my sister so I can't remember for sure which one I have.
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  • SarahMay77SarahMay77
    I pump for about 15 minutes/session while at work.  I sometimes have to cut it short if I have a meeting, but I never go less than 10 minutes.
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