https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 06 May 2026 15:48:48 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ameda-purely-yours-users-any-tips-for-getting-more-milk#post-655626 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 16:22:40 +0000 LemonLong 655626@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I turn up the suction as high as I can tolerate comfortably ( which is still really low!) and speed starts on full until the milk comes in and then I turn the speed way down. I pump for half an hour. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ameda-purely-yours-users-any-tips-for-getting-more-milk#post-655606 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 16:15:01 +0000 78h2o 655606@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@autumnlove: max suction too? Wow, maybe that is my problem... it hurts if I turn it up more than 1/8 - 1/4 of the way, though it depends on the day. I've been pumping for the last 20 minutes and I bet I don't even have one ounce. :( I did get 3 oz and 2 oz at my first two sessions of the day... so, a little better. My LO needs 13.5 though while I'm away! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ameda-purely-yours-users-any-tips-for-getting-more-milk#post-655565 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 16:04:29 +0000 autumnlove 655565@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I pumped at max speed and suction for the first few minutes until milk was flowing before turning it down to medium/lower speeds. I pumped for 25-30 mins per session and usually got 6-12 ounces. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ameda-purely-yours-users-any-tips-for-getting-more-milk#post-655538 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 15:58:39 +0000 78h2o 655538@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I often get so little milk, even though my boobs feel kind of full and I can easily express milk with my hands. I've tried larger flanges and that didn't really help... I may try and order smaller ones to see if that does anything.</p> <p>In the meantime, I'm wondering if anyone has any tips about how to set the speed and suction for maximum output? What works best for you? </p>