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When do you pump to build up a freezer stash?

ericatcericatc
in April 2011 Moms
I want to start building up a freezer stash for when I go back to work in two weeks, but I can't seem to get a good idea of when to pump! Do you pump after you feed LO and just collect throughout the day, or do you pump during a particularly long nap? It seems like whenever I pump LO wakes up and I end up feeding it to her since she doesn't seem to be getting enough from me due to the pumping. Also, I get about 2 oz per breast when I pump, does that seem about right or should I work on increasing my production? Would love some advice! :)
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Re: When do you pump to build up a freezer stash?

  • jtenebackjteneback member
    It is really tricky to build a stash when BFing usually leads to just the right amount of milk for your baby.  I accidentally created an oversupply when DD was in the NICU and that's now my freezer stash.  I used it my first day back and now I just keep up with demand, pumping to match her feedings.  I would recommend pumping after a feeding, you won't get much at first but you should be able to increase your supply this way.  2 oz sounds very good , I get anywhere between 1 1/2 and 3 and DD eats 3 1/2 oz every 3 hours while I am gone.
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  • Xles10Xles10
    I usually nurse, but I pump once or twice a day. I've found that I produce more milk in the evenings. I've heard that this is true for most women. I'll pump instead of nurse and have DH give him a bottle. Because I produce more than he eats I'll end of freezing half of it (in the evening I get 8-10 oz). I also recommend drinking A LOT of water that will help you increase your supply. 
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  • sarahbeth827sarahbeth827
    I pump in the morning after LO's 7:00 feeding.
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  • PAmiler82PAmiler82

    imageXles10:
    I've found that I produce more milk in the evenings. I've heard that this is true for most women.

     

    I've heard the opposite -that most women produce more in the mornings.  I pump after the first morning feeding (or sometimes the second if Drew is awake early and DH is still in the shower).  That's always worked well for me.

    As pp said, you may not get a lot at first b/c your body isn't used to making extra.  Keep in mind that you're pumping in addition to feedings right  now and when you return to work you'll be pumping in place of them.  Hopefully you'll be pumping what you need each day to replace what LO is drinking and you won't need that stash of yours.

     

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  • LittleDelanyLittleDelany
    I pump on one side and feed DS on the other, once on the morning and once at night. I get anywhere from 2-4 oz per session and haven't noticed a change to my supply.
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  • mayowifemayowife member

    My milk supply is larger in the morning. (I thought this was the case for most women.) I pump right after DD's first morning feeding.  I usually only feed her on one side and then I pump both sides getting about 8oz in 5 minutes or so.

    I think feeding on one side while simultaneously pumping on the other is a great idea- if you can manage it. 

    I need to be more disciplined about pumping. I could probably do it more than once a day and as it is now sometimes I skip that one pumping session. I'll be sorry when I'm back to work and don't have a freezer stash to fall back on.

     

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  • StarJayStarJay member
    I nurse on one side at each feeding, so after his first feeding in the morning, I pump the side he didn't nurse and then the same thing after his last feeding before bed. I get anywhere from 2-5 oz a pumping session, with the morning session being the most productive.
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  • cpb79cpb79
    I pump 3 times right now, but that's mostly to help my nipples heal. I nurse during the day then pump at 10pm, 3am, 7am while LO gets a bottle of BM.
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  • GHBEAGHBEA member
    I am pumping first thing in the AM while Olivia is still sleeping.  She will sleep for 8-10 hours now so I have to pump.  I get about 7-9 oz in the mornings.  I am going to try to pump in the evenings as well.
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  • BLM10BLM10 member
    I always pump after a feeding so I know LO has all he needs immediately. BUT I started a freezer stash in the NICU and have about 180 ounces in there now. Sounds like a lot but it will disappear quickly once I go back to work. Good luck!
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