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Should I cut out a pumping session?

popcorn13popcorn13 member
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Sorry for the flurry of posts...I have a break in my meetings.  I pump 4x at work: 9:30, 11, 1, and 4.  Recently I get nothing at my 11:00.  I used to be able to stop, start again and get a let down.  This past 5-6 days I have left that pumping session with nothing.  At 1:00 I get a letdown easily.  So my question is should I keep the 11:00 just in case I get a let down?  does it help to just stimulate things even if there's no result?  I have supply issues as is so if this helps keep things flowing (ha) then I'll keep doing it.  Or should I save the time and cut it completely?
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Re: Should I cut out a pumping session?

  • Vandy05Vandy05
    You are probably ok to cut it...I work a 12 hour shift and pump only 3 times, between 830-9, 12-1 and 4-5.
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  • CapeFall2006CapeFall2006
    The LC that I worked with said that you should pump whenever possible even if you get nothing, just for the stimulation.  That being said, I know how frustrating it is to pump with little to no results.  But I guess if it helps keep up your supply it's worth it.  Good luck! 
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  • DrDPMDrDPM member
    If you have issues with your supply, I'd keep the 11 am session. The stimulation wil be good, and you may start to produce milk again.
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