How much does your pumping decrease thru day?

stfne · April 2009

I'm just wondering how much your pumping fluctuates throughout the day. I know supply decreases throughout the day, but how much is normal. I pump 3 times while I'm at work, breastfeed DD 1-2 times in the evening (depending on when she got her last bottle at daycare) then pump one more time right before bed.

Session 1 = 4 to 5 oz

Session 2 = 2 to 2 1/2 oz

Session 3 = 2 to 2 1/2 oz (sometimes less)

Bedtime session = 1 to 1 1/2 oz

Is it "normal" to see that much of a drop between session 1 & session 2? I'd be thrilled if I could get at least 3 oz from each session, but I only get a "large" amount from that first pump of the day.

Berk's Mommy · April 2009

I get the same amount with my 3 sessions on the days I work. On the weekends though hubs gets up with her in the morning and I stay in bed a few hours. He will give her a bottle and I wake up and pump about 7oz. in that one sitting. That is how I make it through the week.

MrsSmith81 · April 2009

Totally normal. I pump between 6-7oz first pump and the rest are all about 3-5oz.

blondie75 · April 2009

It decreases significantly. I only pump at work. My morning session usually yields about 10 oz. In the afternoon I get 4-5 oz.

14years · April 2009

Yes, that's very normal. My first session is always the best, and the output goes down from there.

asnowracer · April 2009

Today i got a record high at 10 for my first pump, then 2, then 3. Its not usually that significant of a difference but its always less after the first.

LaLaSweets · April 2009

I thought it was just me. Haha I'm glad that you asked this, I meant to

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