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BF/Working moms and pumping - how much are you getting?

StewieGStewieG
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I just returned to work and am pumping twice a day, but only getting 4-5 ounces total at each session (pumping on both sides). And, I am using a hospital-grade machine, so I am worried that I am not getting enough.

 How much do you get when you pump during the day?

(I feed DS twice in the a.m. before leaving and 2-3 times before he goes to bed at night).

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Re: BF/Working moms and pumping - how much are you getting?

  • Maybride2Maybride2 member

    That sounds about right.  At most, I think I got about 6 oz in a pumping session a few times, but it was mostly around 5 oz.  I'd pump 3 times a day and get between 15 and 16 oz total. 

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  • MamiJamMamiJam member
    I pump 3 times a day for about 10min at a time (10am, 1pm, 4pm).  I get the most out of my morning pump which is between 4.5-6oz then the rest of my pumping sessions produce about 4-5oz.  I'm using the double electric medela pump in style.  If you're worried about not getting enough to feed your baby while at work, I would just try adding a 3rd pumping session. Even if it's just for 5min, it should help increase your supply.  I also read that if you keep pumping for a couple minutes after the last drop, you may get a 2nd let-down which could add another ounce.  Hope this helps!
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  • trinnytrinny member

    Yeah, I get 5-7 onces, and I need to be sending 20 oz to daycare (DD is a piggy!) I'm going to have to add another pump too.

    I think part of the problem is my flanges are too small-- can't wait until the new ones get here. I never realized it until i went back to work and needed to pump more often. 

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  • ksdodgeksdodge
    You are doing great...I have gotten anywhere between 2 and 5 oz at a pumping session.  Right now before work I nurse DD at 6, then pump.  Pump at work at 10, 1, and 4, I nurse in the evening then pump before bed.
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  • DAugerDAuger

    I just read on KellyMom that anything over 2 ounces would indicate an oversupply so it sounds like you're doing well!

    I have a major oversupply, and I get 9 ounces when I pump in the morning and then only 4-5 ounces when I pump after that. 

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  • J BeanJ Bean

    I would add a third pumping session each day.  Also, are you pumping for a full 20 minutes?  I sometimes get a second and even third letdown.  Pumping for 20 minutes for even three or four days can increase your supply.

    When DD was younger I pumped between 12 and 16 oz in three sessions each day.  When she turned 9 mo. and started drinking less at daycare since she eats more solids now, I dropped down to two sessions and get about 8 oz per day.

    GL!

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  • 14years14years

    I think that sounds fine.  At my pumping height, I had a big morning session and then got about 4 ounces each during my second and third sessions.

    I would add a third session if you aren't getting enough.

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  • MommaP12MommaP12 member

    imageMamiJam:
    I pump 3 times a day for about 10min at a time (10am, 1pm, 4pm).  I get the most out of my morning pump which is between 4.5-6oz then the rest of my pumping sessions produce about 4-5oz.  I'm using the double electric medela pump in style.  If you're worried about not getting enough to feed your baby while at work, I would just try adding a 3rd pumping session. Even if it's just for 5min, it should help increase your supply.  I also read that if you keep pumping for a couple minutes after the last drop, you may get a 2nd let-down which could add another ounce.  Hope this helps!

    This is exactly my pumping schedule at work also.  3x at these times for about 10 minutes also and I get 5-6 oz. each session.

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  • FutureGosnellFutureGosnell
    I agree with PP about adding a third pump. I pump in the morning on one side when I get up and get ~ 4 oz, then I feed DS on the other side. I pump three times at work roughly at 9,12, & 3. I get 4-5 oz total each session. DS is drinking 16 oz at  daycare, but will sometimes drink 20 oz so that is what I send.
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  • worleygirlworleygirl member
    I get about 15oz total for the day in 3 20 minute sessions. 
     
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