I get the same thing pain right as I start feeding the let down is killer as I have large breasts. I think I just have to get used to it. The part that kills me is the wave of nausea I get most of the time when I start feeding. It last anywhere from 2 min to 10min but is reminiscent of first trimester but only when she latches or I pump. Does anyone else experience this too?
I was getting waves of nausea the first couple of weeks but not so much any more. I attribute it to the surge of hormones.
Random: I started worrying tonight because I never really leak breastmilk. I had it in my head I would have to wear breast pads all of the time and leak often. I wear them some times "just in case" but ive only leaked randomly once (at the breakfast table. still no clue why) and the other two times I leaked was during feeding and she was compressing the one she wasn't on. So I (of course) googled to see whether not leaking was a sign of a problem. I'm lame.
My right side had always been the leaker/super engorged side all the time but now suddenly it doesn't get so bad but the left has taken over and I leaked through two breast pads last night and was so swollen. I bought a portable single pump to take the edge off before DS latches and got 2 oz of foremilk, then he ate a ton and I pumped both sides and got another 2 oz from the left. I feel like my right side supply has leveled out to meet demand but the left hasn't gotten the memo.
Is anyone else have a painful let down? I find that when my little one latches on I get a stabbing pain deep in my nipple on the side she's nursing on and on the other side as well. When my husband gives her a bottle and I skip a session and go four hours, at the 2 hour mark when I normally nurse her I'll get the stabbing pain in both of my nipples as well. It even happened last night while we were out to eat to celebrate our fifth wedding anniversary. I made a pretty awkward face the middle of dinner as my boobs started aching. It doesn't last very long, usually no longer than a minute but it is quite uncomfortable. Everything I've read sounds like it could be an infection or something that I'll grow out of but I'm nearing the two months mark and I definitely don't have an infection (I had mastitis previously though). I also read somewhere that women with large breasts might just have to deal with this although I'm hoping this isn't the case.
I get a stabbing/burning pain... Not all the time but sometimes. I realize it more when I haven't nursed in a while (morning, long nap, etc) and was thinking maybe a duct that was partially clogged is opening?
@June2016BabyW I still get waves of nausea but not nearly as pronounced as the first four weeks (LO is 6 weeks today). I read that it's supposed to go away around 8 weeks or so and you're right, it has something to do with the hormones.
I get a tingly feeling during letdown but I don't actually notice additional letdowns while LO is actually feeding. I assume there are additional letdowns but I really don't know.
Pacifier questions!! We have several different brands and my son seems to prefer the Dr. Brown one but it doesn't seem like he quite gets how to suck on it. He actively tries but eventually it just falls out. We end up having to semi-hold it (not forcefully whatsoever) until we think he has it and then blaaaah out it comes. Any tips for those that have been successful? Does he maybe just not like it and we are misinterpreting things?
Mine gets the pacifier sometimes and sometimes not. She likes to delatch on me too so I think it is something she will get better at. We also had a friend that recommended the ones with the stuff animal attached and they are super helpful. They also get lost less easily and they weigh down on her chest so the pacifier stays in place too she can sometimes get it back in her mouth.
Pacifier questions!! We have several different brands and my son seems to prefer the Dr. Brown one but it doesn't seem like he quite gets how to suck on it. He actively tries but eventually it just falls out. We end up having to semi-hold it (not forcefully whatsoever) until we think he has it and then blaaaah out it comes. Any tips for those that have been successful? Does he maybe just not like it and we are misinterpreting things?
On the DVD for happiest baby on the block the guy said to push down on the pacifier. That pushes it against the roof of their mouth and engages the suck reflex. You don't push down hard, just tap it downward and supposedly baby will start sucking and draw it back in.
That being said, mine still won't really take the pacifier. Last night was the first time she had spent any time sucking on it but always spits it back out within minutes. She has been working really hard on sucking her thumb but can't convince her thumb to separate from her fingers long enough to get in her mouth. I'm figuring somewhere in the next month or so she will master that. She might just not ever be a pacifier sort of girl. The only time i really want the pacifier to work is when husband is home alone with her or when we are driving in the car. Basically when we can't use all of our other tools to soothe her.
Thanks for the feedback, ladies! I just checked out the MAM ones online, I like them! The issue we had before getting the Dr. Brown ones were the pacifiers were just too big for his little mouth (who knew such a loud sound could come outta that?!). I wonder if the MAM would be even better suited since they have a 0-2month option rather than the standard 0-6month ones.
I use Gerber brand withbthe latex. It's really long so it was a learning curb but it prevents him from having a shallow latch when feeding since we had the tie issue. All the other packs we had were really short and he started using a shallower latch on me which was no fun
I use Gerber brand withbthe latex. It's really long so it was a learning curb but it prevents him from having a shallow latch when feeding since we had the tie issue. All the other packs we had were really short and he started using a shallower latch on me which was no fun
Ah very interesting insight, good to know! I hadn't though about that aspect of it.
Ahh anyone else having bottle frustrating? LO was taking a bottle ok from DH mean she didn't love it but would drink it. No she's crying, getting very frustrated and chewing it same bottle same everything. I have to go back to work in September. So stressful.
Ahh anyone else having bottle frustrating? LO was taking a bottle ok from DH mean she didn't love it but would drink it. No she's crying, getting very frustrated and chewing it same bottle same everything. I have to go back to work in September. So stressful.
Ahh anyone else having bottle frustrating? LO was taking a bottle ok from DH mean she didn't love it but would drink it. No she's crying, getting very frustrated and chewing it same bottle same everything. I have to go back to work in September. So stressful.
What bottles have you used?
I we've tried a couple different bottles but she was doing great with the momma bottle that we used with DS. I don't feel like it's the bottle just her being mad it's not the boob you know? I'm willing to try a different kind we have avent and dr Browns I could try.
Ahh anyone else having bottle frustrating? LO was taking a bottle ok from DH mean she didn't love it but would drink it. No she's crying, getting very frustrated and chewing it same bottle same everything. I have to go back to work in September. So stressful.
What bottles have you used?
I we've tried a couple different bottles but she was doing great with the momma bottle that we used with DS. I don't feel like it's the bottle just her being mad it's not the boob you know? I'm willing to try a different kind we have avent and dr Browns I could try.
We used Munchkin Latch bottles for the first time yesterday and her latch on those looks very similar to her match while BFing, they may be worth a try!
My DD likes the Mam pacifiers the best. We used the newborn size and I just bought some 0-6 how in the dark ones yesterday. We give her one after a feeding to help with her reflux and the glow in the dark made it easier to find in the nightstand or in her bassinet.
She also didn't do well with the avent bottles with her reflux but loves the dr Brown bottles.
Ahh anyone else having bottle frustrating? LO was taking a bottle ok from DH mean she didn't love it but would drink it. No she's crying, getting very frustrated and chewing it same bottle same everything. I have to go back to work in September. So stressful.
Yes! Mine had been taking the bottle occasionally but then started flat out refusing. She just wants the boob. I'm back at work this week in the evenings (this evening will be her first at home without me) and we will see if she takes a bottle or goes on a starvation rant til I get home.
Ahh anyone else having bottle frustrating? LO was taking a bottle ok from DH mean she didn't love it but would drink it. No she's crying, getting very frustrated and chewing it same bottle same everything. I have to go back to work in September. So stressful.
Yes! Mine had been taking the bottle occasionally but then started flat out refusing. She just wants the boob. I'm back at work this week in the evenings (this evening will be her first at home without me) and we will see if she takes a bottle or goes on a starvation rant til I get home.
I feel like DS wants the bottle but doesn't know how to use it. With BF he eats in about 10 min but the bottle takes 30-45.
Ahh anyone else having bottle frustrating? LO was taking a bottle ok from DH mean she didn't love it but would drink it. No she's crying, getting very frustrated and chewing it same bottle same everything. I have to go back to work in September. So stressful.
Yes! Mine had been taking the bottle occasionally but then started flat out refusing. She just wants the boob. I'm back at work this week in the evenings (this evening will be her first at home without me) and we will see if she takes a bottle or goes on a starvation rant til I get home.
Forgot my nipple shield at home. Had to mash my boob and contort myself to keep her latched so she could eat. Lesson learned to always have an extra shield in the bag. Wish so much she could feed without it.
Forgot my nipple shield at home. Had to mash my boob and contort myself to keep her latched so she could eat. Lesson learned to always have an extra shield in the bag. Wish so much she could feed without it.
How old is your LO? I'm still using the shield with mine too at 5 weeks. I've started to try without it and it has gotten better but i'm just scared to get hurt again! I'm thinking I may try to do it more seriously at 6 weeks.
Forgot my nipple shield at home. Had to mash my boob and contort myself to keep her latched so she could eat. Lesson learned to always have an extra shield in the bag. Wish so much she could feed without it.
How old is your LO? I'm still using the shield with mine too at 5 weeks. I've started to try without it and it has gotten better but i'm just scared to get hurt again! I'm thinking I may try to do it more seriously at 6 weeks.
She will be 7 weeks on Friday. We are scheduling an appointment with a pediatric dentist to have her evaluated for a tongue tie. She just can't stay latched and doesn't transfer the milk well. She got enough in with the "nipple sandwich" to be calm enough for us to make a target run and pick up and extra shield. Happily eating away again. It would NOT have been good for her to be hungry and this to be her first night at home with my husband while I work!
Anyone know why my nipples would be sore while LO is eating. It's only if/when the breast is engorged. I'll even pump an ounce or two to soften it cause DS can't latch when they are hard as rocks and even when his latch is okay they still hurt. I know his latch will be good cause A: when the breast is soft during the day it doesn't hurt when he eats B: the nipple isn't flat when he lets go and I won't hear a lot of clicking.
Ok so this is interesting for any other moms dealing with heavy letdown and constant engorgement. Everything we've read again to do block feedings to help. Well idk about you but that's not helping me one bit. I came across another method on Kelly mom. Frequent side switching. The idea is that if you baby normally eats for 20min, you switch sides at the 10min mark. I guess it's one of the few times they say watch the clock. Since my LO is done in about 10 min I have to switch sooner but the idea is that you won't drain the breast and it will signal the body to slow production enough so the breast won't be over full. One of the issues with block feedings is that it can be painful (which is my issue) or even cause the opposite effect of making production go too slow. They did warn that the first few days we may have fussy babies with green poops but it should level out in about a week. I'm gonna give this a try cause my engorgement is really the main issue now with DSs latch as my breasts get too firm for him and pumping or hand expressing will only increase supply.
Ok so this is interesting for any other moms dealing with heavy letdown and constant engorgement. Everything we've read again to do block feedings to help. Well idk about you but that's not helping me one bit. I came across another method on Kelly mom. Frequent side switching. The idea is that if you baby normally eats for 20min, you switch sides at the 10min mark. I guess it's one of the few times they say watch the clock. Since my LO is done in about 10 min I have to switch sooner but the idea is that you won't drain the breast and it will signal the body to slow production enough so the breast won't be over full. One of the issues with block feedings is that it can be painful (which is my issue) or even cause the opposite effect of making production go too slow. They did warn that the first few days we may have fussy babies with green poops but it should level out in about a week. I'm gonna give this a try cause my engorgement is really the main issue now with DSs latch as my breasts get too firm for him and pumping or hand expressing will only increase supply.
Is there a concern about foremilk/hindmilk imbalance or is that the reason for the green poo and the belief is that it will reduce the oversupply issue and you and can back to regular feeding again?
Ok so this is interesting for any other moms dealing with heavy letdown and constant engorgement. Everything we've read again to do block feedings to help. Well idk about you but that's not helping me one bit. I came across another method on Kelly mom. Frequent side switching. The idea is that if you baby normally eats for 20min, you switch sides at the 10min mark. I guess it's one of the few times they say watch the clock. Since my LO is done in about 10 min I have to switch sooner but the idea is that you won't drain the breast and it will signal the body to slow production enough so the breast won't be over full. One of the issues with block feedings is that it can be painful (which is my issue) or even cause the opposite effect of making production go too slow. They did warn that the first few days we may have fussy babies with green poops but it should level out in about a week. I'm gonna give this a try cause my engorgement is really the main issue now with DSs latch as my breasts get too firm for him and pumping or hand expressing will only increase supply.
Is there a concern about foremilk/hindmilk imbalance or is that the reason for the green poo and the belief is that it will reduce the oversupply issue and you and can back to regular feeding again?
Yeah the reason why they'd be fussy for a while is because when first engorged we have a lot of foremilk and that may upset the tummies. But over time it should even out and we should be able to go back to regular feedings. In fact, one of the possible issues with oversupply and heavy let down is it makes baby gulp faster and if we can slow production then we can also slow the gulping meaning feedings will get a little longer but it will be more efficient. Basically I'm trying to hit a reset button.
Ok so this is interesting for any other moms dealing with heavy letdown and constant engorgement. Everything we've read again to do block feedings to help. Well idk about you but that's not helping me one bit. I came across another method on Kelly mom. Frequent side switching. The idea is that if you baby normally eats for 20min, you switch sides at the 10min mark. I guess it's one of the few times they say watch the clock. Since my LO is done in about 10 min I have to switch sooner but the idea is that you won't drain the breast and it will signal the body to slow production enough so the breast won't be over full. One of the issues with block feedings is that it can be painful (which is my issue) or even cause the opposite effect of making production go too slow. They did warn that the first few days we may have fussy babies with green poops but it should level out in about a week. I'm gonna give this a try cause my engorgement is really the main issue now with DSs latch as my breasts get too firm for him and pumping or hand expressing will only increase supply.
Is there a concern about foremilk/hindmilk imbalance or is that the reason for the green poo and the belief is that it will reduce the oversupply issue and you and can back to regular feeding again?
Yeah the reason why they'd be fussy for a while is because when first engorged we have a lot of foremilk and that may upset the tummies. But over time it should even out and we should be able to go back to regular feedings. In fact, one of the possible issues with oversupply and heavy let down is it makes baby gulp faster and if we can slow production then we can also slow the gulping meaning feedings will get a little longer but it will be more efficient. Basically I'm trying to hit a reset button.
Interested to hear how this goes...I have a heavy letdown and engorgement issues as well...I find that I have a good supply in each boob that he only has to eat off of one, which I think block feeding has led too, but hasn't really helped the heavy let down unless I am feeding him within two-three hours of pumping. Since I am back to work, not pumping is out of the question, so I only get to breast feed him like once maybe twice a day. Makes me sad that when I do get to breast feed him, I basically choke him to death and give him gas. I would exclusively give him breast milk from a bottle, but I think it is important for him to get milk directly from me, so that my body knows what it should be putting in the milk for him. This is something my lactation specialist told me. Plus I love the time we spend together.
Ok so this is interesting for any other moms dealing with heavy letdown and constant engorgement. Everything we've read again to do block feedings to help. Well idk about you but that's not helping me one bit. I came across another method on Kelly mom. Frequent side switching. The idea is that if you baby normally eats for 20min, you switch sides at the 10min mark. I guess it's one of the few times they say watch the clock. Since my LO is done in about 10 min I have to switch sooner but the idea is that you won't drain the breast and it will signal the body to slow production enough so the breast won't be over full. One of the issues with block feedings is that it can be painful (which is my issue) or even cause the opposite effect of making production go too slow. They did warn that the first few days we may have fussy babies with green poops but it should level out in about a week. I'm gonna give this a try cause my engorgement is really the main issue now with DSs latch as my breasts get too firm for him and pumping or hand expressing will only increase supply.
Is there a concern about foremilk/hindmilk imbalance or is that the reason for the green poo and the belief is that it will reduce the oversupply issue and you and can back to regular feeding again?
Yeah the reason why they'd be fussy for a while is because when first engorged we have a lot of foremilk and that may upset the tummies. But over time it should even out and we should be able to go back to regular feedings. In fact, one of the possible issues with oversupply and heavy let down is it makes baby gulp faster and if we can slow production then we can also slow the gulping meaning feedings will get a little longer but it will be more efficient. Basically I'm trying to hit a reset button.
Interested to hear how this goes...I have a heavy letdown and engorgement issues as well...I find that I have a good supply in each boob that he only has to eat off of one, which I think block feeding has led too, but hasn't really helped the heavy let down unless I am feeding him within two-three hours of pumping. Since I am back to work, not pumping is out of the question, so I only get to breast feed him like once maybe twice a day. Makes me sad that when I do get to breast feed him, I basically choke him to death and give him gas. I would exclusively give him breast milk from a bottle, but I think it is important for him to get milk directly from me, so that my body knows what it should be putting in the milk for him. This is something my lactation specialist told me. Plus I love the time we spend together.
I think in your case it would depend on how often you pump at work. This method will only work for those EBF because the point is to leave milk in the breasts. How much do you normally get per side when you pump? If I'm full I get 5-7oz per side.
well if I pump every 3-4 hours I pump approx 4 oz per side. This morning I pumped at 6am and hadn't pumped since 10pm and got 7oz per side. Every once in awhile I have been able to pump close to 10oz per side. I pump twice at work with about 4 hours between sessions. I am fairly close to empty after pumping, but I am really just timing it. I pump for 15 minutes and then just stop.
well if I pump every 3-4 hours I pump approx 4 oz per side. This morning I pumped at 6am and hadn't pumped since 10pm and got 7oz per side. Every once in awhile I have been able to pump close to 10oz per side. I pump twice at work with about 4 hours between sessions. I am fairly close to empty after pumping, but I am really just timing it. I pump for 15 minutes and then just stop.
Yup, sounds like me when I pump. Maybe pump at bigger intervals since you clearly get almost two bottles worth per pumping session.
I'm curious about nutrition for breastfeeding mamas. How often are you all eating? What are your favorite snacks? Do you snack in the middle of the night? Are you counting calories and protein?
I'm eating my three normal meals with snacks in between as needed. I snacked a lot in the middle of the night at first but with fewer MOTN sessions, I don't have the urge to snack then. I feel like I'm hungry all the time during the day though. I read somewhere that ebf moms need 60+ grams of protein a day which seemed like a lot to me. And I am gluten and dairy free now (gluten for my intolerance and dairy for baby) which makes nutrition tricky.
I'm curious about nutrition for breastfeeding mamas. How often are you all eating? What are your favorite snacks? Do you snack in the middle of the night? Are you counting calories and protein?
I'm eating my three normal meals with snacks in between as needed. I snacked a lot in the middle of the night at first but with fewer MOTN sessions, I don't have the urge to snack then. I feel like I'm hungry all the time during the day though. I read somewhere that ebf moms need 60+ grams of protein a day which seemed like a lot to me. And I am gluten and dairy free now (gluten for my intolerance and dairy for baby) which makes nutrition tricky.
I just eat when I'm hungry which isn't often and why I'm losing weight so I'm curious of what snacks everyones eating too.
I eat a decent breakfast and dinner, and lunch can be a little hodge podge. Biggest thing I noticed right away was how much I eat at dinner, I never used to eat this much "real" food like meat, etc. Snacks are fruit, yogurt, & crackers w either cheese or peanut butter. If i'm hungry in motn I will eat a small bowl of cheerios or some crackers. I think eating helps me get back to sleep. I've lost no weight, but just started working out today.
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We just started introducing the bottle and plan to eventually have my husband take over a share of the feedings to relieve me a bit. I don't have a stockpile of frozen breast-milk yet and am trying to figure out how to accumulate them without screwing up the current supply and engorging my breasts. My son only feeds on one breast per feeding, so I was thinking maybe I could pump the breast that isn't being used at that time? Or should I pump the one that was nursed on after he finishes nursing? I dunno, still waiting to hear back from my LC and thought I'd ask you ladies!
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We just started introducing the bottle and plan to eventually have my husband take over a share of the feedings to relieve me a bit. I don't have a stockpile of frozen breast-milk yet and am trying to figure out how to accumulate them without screwing up the current supply and engorging my breasts. My son only feeds on one breast per feeding, so I was thinking maybe I could pump the breast that isn't being used at that time? Or should I pump the one that was nursed on after he finishes nursing? I dunno, still waiting to hear back from my LC and thought I'd ask you ladies!
I think the best time to pump is first thing in the morning after LO eats then continue to nurse one side at a time. There was a technique my LC gave me to manage supply which was to pump first thing in the am after a long stretch at night then do block feedings after that. So doing this shouldn't increase supply.
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We just started introducing the bottle and plan to eventually have my husband take over a share of the feedings to relieve me a bit. I don't have a stockpile of frozen breast-milk yet and am trying to figure out how to accumulate them without screwing up the current supply and engorging my breasts. My son only feeds on one breast per feeding, so I was thinking maybe I could pump the breast that isn't being used at that time? Or should I pump the one that was nursed on after he finishes nursing? I dunno, still waiting to hear back from my LC and thought I'd ask you ladies!
One of the things my LC recommended was, if baby eats from only one breast, pump the other breast while he eats. Similar to if you were double pumping. The only thing is it can be difficult to pump WHILE feeding unless you are doing a football hold or something.
You guys seem to be pumping so much!! I find that when I pump I stop getting any milk around 5 minutes in- do you experience this? If so do you keep going and eventually more milk starts coming, or do you stop?
You guys seem to be pumping so much!! I find that when I pump I stop getting any milk around 5 minutes in- do you experience this? If so do you keep going and eventually more milk starts coming, or do you stop?
You keep going and you will usually have more let downs. Not usually as forceful as the first. If you have a medela pump you can also hit a button that will help with let down (fast sucking) or change the suction to a more forceful suck to see if more will draw out. I usually pump for 15 minutes and can get anywhere from 6 ounces combined to less than 2 ounces combined.
Somewhere I read to keep pumping to three minutes after the last drop you see but I've found for me something well always come out, so timing/clock watching works best for me.
You guys seem to be pumping so much!! I find that when I pump I stop getting any milk around 5 minutes in- do you experience this? If so do you keep going and eventually more milk starts coming, or do you stop?
You keep going and you will usually have more let downs. Not usually as forceful as the first. If you have a medela pump you can also hit a button that will help with let down (fast sucking) or change the suction to a more forceful suck to see if more will draw out. I usually pump for 15 minutes and can get anywhere from 6 ounces combined to less than 2 ounces combined.
Somewhere I read to keep pumping to three minutes after the last drop you see but I've found for me something well always come out, so timing/clock watching works best for me.
I always get a second letdown about 4-5 min after the milk stops flowing so I let it run for a total of 15 min then if there is no more milk I'll turn it off
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My right side had always been the leaker/super engorged side all the time but now suddenly it doesn't get so bad but the left has taken over and I leaked through two breast pads last night and was so swollen. I bought a portable single pump to take the edge off before DS latches and got 2 oz of foremilk, then he ate a ton and I pumped both sides and got another 2 oz from the left. I feel like my right side supply has leveled out to meet demand but the left hasn't gotten the memo.
Baby #2 Due 3/7/20
I get a tingly feeling during letdown but I don't actually notice additional letdowns while LO is actually feeding. I assume there are additional letdowns but I really don't know.
That being said, mine still won't really take the pacifier. Last night was the first time she had spent any time sucking on it but always spits it back out within minutes. She has been working really hard on sucking her thumb but can't convince her thumb to separate from her fingers long enough to get in her mouth. I'm figuring somewhere in the next month or so she will master that. She might just not ever be a pacifier sort of girl. The only time i really want the pacifier to work is when husband is home alone with her or when we are driving in the car. Basically when we can't use all of our other tools to soothe her.
Baby #2 Due 3/7/20
Baby #2 Due 3/7/20
Baby #2 Due 3/7/20
She also didn't do well with the avent bottles with her reflux but loves the dr Brown bottles.
Yeah the reason why they'd be fussy for a while is because when first engorged we have a lot of foremilk and that may upset the tummies. But over time it should even out and we should be able to go back to regular feedings. In fact, one of the possible issues with oversupply and heavy let down is it makes baby gulp faster and if we can slow production then we can also slow the gulping meaning feedings will get a little longer but it will be more efficient. Basically I'm trying to hit a reset button.
I'm eating my three normal meals with snacks in between as needed. I snacked a lot in the middle of the night at first but with fewer MOTN sessions, I don't have the urge to snack then. I feel like I'm hungry all the time during the day though. I read somewhere that ebf moms need 60+ grams of protein a day which seemed like a lot to me. And I am gluten and dairy free now (gluten for my intolerance and dairy for baby) which makes nutrition tricky.
I just eat when I'm hungry which isn't often and why I'm losing weight so I'm curious of what snacks everyones eating too.
We just started introducing the bottle and plan to eventually have my husband take over a share of the feedings to relieve me a bit. I don't have a stockpile of frozen breast-milk yet and am trying to figure out how to accumulate them without screwing up the current supply and engorging my breasts. My son only feeds on one breast per feeding, so I was thinking maybe I could pump the breast that isn't being used at that time? Or should I pump the one that was nursed on after he finishes nursing? I dunno, still waiting to hear back from my LC and thought I'd ask you ladies!
I think the best time to pump is first thing in the morning after LO eats then continue to nurse one side at a time. There was a technique my LC gave me to manage supply which was to pump first thing in the am after a long stretch at night then do block feedings after that. So doing this shouldn't increase supply.
Baby #2 Due 3/7/20
Somewhere I read to keep pumping to three minutes after the last drop you see but I've found for me something well always come out, so timing/clock watching works best for me.
I always get a second letdown about 4-5 min after the milk stops flowing so I let it run for a total of 15 min then if there is no more milk I'll turn it off