Pumping while breadfeeding full time

Re: Pumping while breadfeeding full time

• noodlienoodles member

  June 2015

  Your supply will increase if you continue to keep pumping. Also, let your baby comfort nurse! Are you trying to build a freezer stash?

  

  
  

  For SuzyQ and all the M15 losses

  
  

  
  

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• devinsmommy31115 member

  June 2015

  I usually nurse my 13 week old on one side while pumping the other. I do this about 3 times a day and am able to freeze about 8-12 ounces a day. When you pump while nursing, the nursing stimulates your let down, helping you to yield more. Also, pump overnight and in the morning, as this is when supply is greatest.

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• shannonbrooklyn member

  June 2015

  Thanks so much for the tips! I'll definitely try them!

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• shannonbrooklyn member

  June 2015

  And yes I'm trying to build up a stash for weddings this summer.

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• rmckenna member

  June 2015

  devinsmommy31115 said:

  I usually nurse my 13 week old on one side while pumping the other. I do this about 3 times a day and am able to freeze about 8-12 ounces a day. When you pump while nursing, the nursing stimulates your let down, helping you to yield more. Also, pump overnight and in the morning, as this is when supply is greatest.

  This definitely helps.  I remember how surprised I was when I pumped while nursing vs. just pumping.  It can be a little awkward with the pump and baby - especially as they get bigger, but totally worth it.  Also, you can take things to help boost your supply.  Fenugreek is supposed to help, as well as flax seed, brewers yeast & mother's milk tea.  I did the fenugreek & tea with my first & it seemed to help a bit when my supply started to drop.
  

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• shannonbrooklyn member

  June 2015

  Thanks! Mothers milk tea has helped!

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