Are you getting the same amount each time you pump?

lassen2009 · October 2010

I recently returned to work and have been pumping every 2 hours. I start out getting almost 6 oz (which I know is due to the amount of time that has lapsed since the last nursing) but it seems that my supply is getting lower each time I pump. I'm barly getting 4oz

Are you pumping the same amount of time each time you pump?

I usually pump until the milk stops usually 10-12 minutes

Thanks

jewels1273 · October 2010

I've been puming every 3 hours and get the same amount - 2 ounces. Not alot, I know, but I have low supply issues anyway.

MrsAshley16 · October 2010

It's normal for your output to decrease as the day goes on. Some people also get less as the week goes on for some reason (maybe as work stresses catch up with us...).

I'm out of whack right now because I've added in a before work pump. But, typically I pump 3 times at work, 9, 12 & 3. I usually get a total of 4.5-5ozs at 9:00; 3.5ozs at 12:00 and 2.5-3ozs in the afternoon. I usually get between 10-12 ozs.

My DD just moved up to 3 4oz bottles during the day, so I'm trying to up my pumping to make sure I get 12+.

cindyhow · October 2010

I get the most from my first pump (9:30 am) and less at the next pump sessions (1:00; 3:30 - I usually drop my 3:30 but only did this after DD was 6 months)

I pump 15 mins a time. 4 oz would be normal. I get 3-6 depending on time of day, length in between, hydration, what I've eaten etc.

two-pink-shoes · October 2010

Oddly I seem to get about the same amount every time I pump (3.5-4 oz), and that's with the same elapsed time between each session (2 h 45 min).

MelonieK · October 2010

I get 4-5oz pretty consistently, except for first thing in the morning, when I get between 7-9oz.

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