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New EP--can you help?

growingmybungrowingmybun member
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My daughter is two weeks old and I have decided to EP.  I pump every three hours with one five hour stretch at night.

I have an issue and I'm hoping that someone can help.I can pump for 30+ minutes and still produce milk.  I was under the impression that you should pump for 15-20 minutes.  But, if I pump for 20 minutes, my breasts are still really full.  How long should I pump? (please say 20 minutes--spending 4 hours of my day pumping is rough) :)  I am currently pumping about 36-40 oz/day and my daughter only eats about 25 oz.  Can I start to space out the pumping sessions to reduce my supply?

Thanks for your help!
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Re: New EP--can you help?

  • Stephanie2167Stephanie2167 member
    We're very similar. I try to pump for just 20 minutes unless I'm really full. I'm pumping for twins so I need to pump around 50oz a day. I get about 10-12oz a pump. I pump only about 5x a day and freeze around 12-24oz a day.

    Since I do have twins and a 3year old, I just try to pump when I can.

    I think since you produce so much you could space your pumping further apart to have some more time.


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  • redhead610redhead610 member
    Just to add to what others have said....
    You will still feel full until your body adjusts to making slightly less milk. It may take a couple days, but you should begin to feel less full after pumping for shorter amounts of time.
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  • growingmybungrowingmybun member
    Thanks ladies. I started pumping for less time last night and already feeling so much better. I really appreciate your guidance.
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