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too much pumping?

ssmb_clarinetssmb_clarinet member
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I posted yesterday about a possible overactive letdown issue that may also be an oversupply issue. Is it possible I am pumping too much? I pump in the morning (the side she didn't eat on at night) usually at 5am, then I pump at work at 7am, 1015am, 1220pm and 220pm. I usually pump for about 15 minutes (double) but sometimes after 10 minutes nothing is coming out anymore. Should I stop once my flow stops? I do not want to create more of a problem!

Also, when I get home I usually nurse her and she has been fighting it. When I hand express the milk literally squirts across the room. I am assuming she is fighting it because it is squirting her too much in her mouth. What can I do? I have tried different positions, but she gets very fussy. I feel like a bad mom. Last night I was crying because she wouldn't latch on. Will I have to go to exclusively pumping and feeding her bottles?

Any help/advice is much appreciated! 

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  • danieliza1127danieliza1127 member
    It sounds like you need to drop one of your pumps at work.  I EP and only ever pumped at work 3 times a day, not 4.  You may be creating an oversupply pumping that much. 
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    The only problem is, yesterday I pumped all of these times and only made just enough for her to eat today...I don't get how I can have an "oversupply" but not pump more than she needs...
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    I don't think so...but I also don't know how much she needs...

    I send 4 bottles to daycare, each with 3 oz. She is there from 7:45 to 3:30, so about 8 hrs. I figured a bottle every 2hrs since she was BFing every 2 hrs at home with me. Is 12oz too much? I am so stressed about this.

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