how long and how often should i pump?
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The first few days, before mom's milk comes in, hand expression is often the most effective way to express colostrum. Double pump for 10-15 minutes per session for additional stimulation. Once mom's milk is in, pump for 30 minutes per session, or for 2-5 minutes after the last drops of milk.
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As soon as possible, pump 8-10 times every 24 hours. This is how many times each day your baby would typically feed from the breast. In most cases, the more times each day you pump, the more milk you make.
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Depending on how old your baby is and if they are taking solids, you will want to pump every 2-3 hours while away. So if you work 8-hour shifts and your baby is taking 3 bottles while away, you will want to pump no less than 3 times.
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“The standard advice is to pump for 15-20 minutes. Even if you don't have milk flowing that entire time, you need to pump that long to get enough nipple stimulation. Also pumping at least 5 minutes after your milk stops flowing will tell your body that you need more milk; thus increasing your supply.
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How Often Should I Pump at Work? So, how often should you pump at work? The rule of thumb is to replace all feedings your baby takes while away with a pumping session. Depending on how old your baby is and if they are taking solids, you will want to pump every 2-3 hours while away.
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Plan to pump 8-10 times in a 24 hour period. Full milk production is typically 25-35 oz. (750-1,035 mL) per 24 hours. Once you have reached full milk production, maintain a schedule that continues producing about 25-35oz of breastmilk in a 24 hour period.
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Pump between breastfeeding, either 30-60 minutes after nursing or at least one hour before breastfeeding. ... If your baby wants to breastfeed right after breast pumping, let them! Some babies are patient and will just feed longer to get the milk they need.
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Avoid going longer than 5-6 hours without pumping during the first few months. When pumping during the night, milk yield tends to be better if you pump when you naturally wake (to go to the bathroom or because your breasts are uncomfortably full) than if you set an alarm to wake for pumping.
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The fastest way to increase your supply is to ask your body to make more milk. Whether that means nursing more often with your baby or pumping – increased breast stimulation will let your body know you need it to start making more milk. It usually takes about 3-5 days before you see an increase in your supply.
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When pumping to increase milk supply, it's recommended that you (double) pump for at least 15 minutes; to ensure that the pump removes an optimum amount of milk from the breast, keep pumping for 2-5 minutes after the last drops of milk.
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If you're primarily breastfeeding: ... Pump between breastfeeding, either 30-60 minutes after nursing or at least one hour before breastfeeding. This should leave plenty of milk for your baby at your next feeding. If your baby wants to breastfeed right after breast pumping, let them!
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Expect to pump just a little colostrum (the first milk) at first. As soon as possible, pump 8-10 times every 24 hours. This is how many times each day your baby would typically feed from the breast.
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Newborn babies nurse eight to 12 times a day on average, so a mother who pumps exclusively should pump that often to keep up with the demand for milk. Foster encourages mothers to pump every two or three hours. “It is not recommended to go longer than three hours at a time without expressing your milk,” she cautions.
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As your baby grows, you may go down to five to six pumps per day, expressing more milk per session and relying more on your stored supply. Some sample schedules are below. 3 months: pump 5 to 6 times per day at 6 a.m., 10 a.m., 2 p.m., 8 p.m., and 11 p.m.
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Aim for nursing at least 10 – 12 times per day (24 hours). You CAN'T nurse too often–you CAN nurse too little. Nurse at the first signs of hunger (stirring, rooting, hands in mouth)–don't wait until baby is crying.
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8-10 times per day: Until supply is well established, it is important to get at least eight good nursing and/or pumping sessions per 24 hours. Ten sessions per day is better, particularly if you have twins or higher order multiples.
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By the time your baby is 1–2 months old, he or she probably will nurse 7–9 times a day. In the first few weeks of life, breastfeeding should be "on demand" (when your baby is hungry), which is about every 1-1/2 to 3 hours. As newborns get older, they'll nurse less often, and may have a more predictable schedule.