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Help with pumping

ximenita003ximenita003 member
in November 2013 Moms
So as far as I can tell bfing is going fine, he is gaining weight and acting satisfied. I started pumping last week and have been so discouraged that I have only tried twice this week. I can't even get 1 ml in 20 minutes on one breast. What I've been doing is bfing on one side while pumping the other since they seem to be in synch with letting down. I need to have milk to leave him with others very soon! Advice? Tips?
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Re: Help with pumping

  • TexanArringtonTexanArrington member
    edited December 2013
    I've been pumping once a day an hour after her first morning (around sunrise) feeding. I pump both breasts and combine the two. It's usually 2.5-3.5 oz. I pump for about 10-15 min. Hope this helps. GL!
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  • cagoldicagoldi member
    edited December 2013
    1 ml?! Are you sure you don't mean 1 oz?
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  • AngeliaG8AngeliaG8 member
    melisx33 said:

    I tried the electirc pump and it took too long or didn't dispense enough milk. I went out and bought the medela manual pump and I easily get 3 oz out of one side in about five minutes. It maybe worth a try. I've been pumping only Manuel now and it's working out much better for me.

    This! I have the same pump and it's nothing for me to get 3oz in 5-10mins. That's after she eats too.
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  • ximenita003ximenita003 member
    Yah only 1ml ! Like a couple tablespoons! I have the medela double electric pump . I would of never thought a manual pump over electric . Ugh ! I'll try your suggestions, thank you ladies
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  • VegasGal1978VegasGal1978 member
    Two tablespoons equals one fluid ounce. One tablespoon equals roughly 15ml. If you are only pumping 1ml, that is like a drop of milk. If you are pumping a few tablespoons, you are likely getting close to an ounce. Keep feeding and pumping. This will help increase your supply.
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  • kja2011kja2011 member
    I find pumping to be extremely difficult as well (I do have an overall low supply).  I found this video helpful as to maximizing my pumping sessions. 

    https://newborns.stanford.edu/Breastfeeding/MaxProduction.html

    Good luck!
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  • Chargersgrl33Chargersgrl33 member
    I suggest pumping after you feed once or twice a day. It will trigger your body to make more milk then and after a few days you should see a difference. I started this when LO turned 3 weeks and now my morning pumping session I can get up to 6 oz. I also block feed at night and use the manual on the other breast at night. I can get 2-5 oz out of that feeding also.
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