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How to drop a pump session when I have over-supply?

MrsPattersonMrsPatterson member
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I EP because LO wouldn't ever latch on.  I have to pump every 3 hours (even at night) or else I'll leak everywhere, but I really want to drop a night pump session.  I don't need the milk at all - I get plenty of milk to keep up my fridge stash, and I have at least 50 oz. in the freezer.  How can I drop a night pump session?  Should I just stop pumping at that time?
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Re: How to drop a pump session when I have over-supply?

  • tashacu02tashacu02
    I have the same problem, but I have about 200 ounces in the freezer! I use to pump every 2-3 hours and I have gradually pushed it back to every 4-5 hours. Now, I can go at least 6 hours overnight or until it gets too painful. It hasn't done anything to my supply and I am still producing more than enough for my DD. I would leak everywhere also, but the breast pads are my best friend. I love the johnson and johnson ones, they stay in place and never leak!
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  • *kms**kms*

    I would start by switching from every 3 hours at night to every 4.  Then you can gradually space them out so at one point in the night you are going 5 hours, then 6, then eventually you'll pump right before bed and right when you wake up. 

    Doing this didn't have any impact on my supply. I have about 500 oz in the freezer...eek

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