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why aren't you supposed to pump for more than 20 minutes?

fusionbridefusionbride member
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I just read on Kellymom that you are not supposed to pump more than 20 minutes-- why is that?  does anyone know what bad thing will happen if I pump longer than 20 minutes?   I just starting EPing 2 weeks ago due to a nursing strike and have been able to pump her full 25 ounces during 4 pumping sessions.  My morning sessions usually last longer than 20 minutes because they are so full it takes longer to completely empty...   This has been working well for me, but I'm curious what's up with Kellymom's recommendation...  TIA!

 

here's what I read in kellymom in case you want to see the source:
"Remember to pump at LEAST 10 minutes, but no more than 20 minutes per session"   https://kellymom.com/bf/pumpingmoms/pumping/what-to-expect-when-pumping/


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Re: why aren't you supposed to pump for more than 20 minutes?

  • V&G101808V&G101808 member
    I believe it's because the longer you pump, you're telling your body you need more milk triggering additional let downs. This can cause oversupply issues.

    I pump until my breasts are empty due to some bad clogs I've had and mastitis. I do my best to empty them in 20 minutes (massage compressions etc) but there are times I have to pump an extra 5 minutes to get everything out. I do what it takes to be empty but do try to limit it to 25 minutes max.
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  • fusionbridefusionbride member
    @CNYBride05  do you have any more information or resources on this? 

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    fusionbride said:
    @CNYBride05  do you have any more information or resources on this? 

    I don't, but that's what our LC told me. That said, sometimes I forget to check the time and have pumped for 25min rather than my usual 15. My nips get a little bruised feeling, but seem ok.
    Natural m/c Oct. 2005

    Dx: balanced translocation and LPD

    TTC since Oct 2011

    BPF 02/19/12, EDD 10/31/12, natural m/c 02/28/12 (4w6d)

    IVF (BCPs starting 10/30/12, ER 11/18/12, 5dt of 1 beautiful, healthy embryo 11/23/12)
    BFP 12/02/12, u/s @ 6w,5d showed 2 HBs! Identical twins!!
    Bed rest from 21w-35w due to short cervix, hospital bed rest from 23w-32w due to PTL
    Our rainbows were born 07/19/13 (36w, 5d)

    Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker
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