https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 24 Apr 2026 04:39:21 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/epers-do-you-think-i-can-drop-a-pumping-session#post-914184 Mon, 08 Jul 2013 21:20:21 +0000 heartsnsunshine 914184@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have been EP'ng since LO has been 6 weeks (we had tongue tie issues that turned into nursing aversion to refusing to nurse which led me to have to pump and bottle feed).... so for almost 5 months... I've started out doing it every 3 hours.... and Im down to like every 5 hours and my supply hasn't suffered. My supply is predictable though for every hour I wait I produce an ounce per side.... I would try it and see what happens. If you notice a drop you can definitely do things to up your supply( power pumping, herbal supplements, lactation cookies etc.) When EPing I was told that I need to pump for a Minimum of 15 minutes. I usually go for like 20 because one side seems to be never ending. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/epers-do-you-think-i-can-drop-a-pumping-session#post-911835 Sun, 07 Jul 2013 23:44:11 +0000 LaineysMom 911835@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@coacheswife123: I too have dropped cold turkey every time. When I pumped 5X a day I used to produce 35 oz. Now that I only pump 3X, I produce 28-30 oz. I have a strong/fast let down, so 90% of my milk is out in 10 min., but if I have time I try to pump longer.. At the end of the day I think I get a few extra ounces by extending my pump sessions to 20 min.. </p> <p>Things that I think have kept my supply up all these months.. Staying on schedule most days, pumping for an extra 5 minutes past second letdown (when I have time), staying hydrated, and drinking MMT and eating brewers yeast when AF is around.. Hope this helps! :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/epers-do-you-think-i-can-drop-a-pumping-session#post-911826 Sun, 07 Jul 2013 23:26:28 +0000 Mrs Green Grass 911826@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've dropped cold turkey every time. The only major hit was from 4 to 3. But since you pump for such a shirt time!!! If you aren't making enough, you can just go a bit longer. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/epers-do-you-think-i-can-drop-a-pumping-session#post-911764 Sun, 07 Jul 2013 22:11:37 +0000 DillonLion 911764@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Let me know how it goes for you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/epers-do-you-think-i-can-drop-a-pumping-session#post-911763 Sun, 07 Jul 2013 22:11:17 +0000 DillonLion 911763@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We nurse once a day but I pump for all other sessions. I recently dropped down from 6 sessions a day (nursing + 5 pumps) to 5 sessions (nursing and 4 pumps) and my supply has stayed in tact. I'm curious as to whether it can handle going down to 4x a day, which I plan to start at the end of this month when LO will be 8 months old. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/epers-do-you-think-i-can-drop-a-pumping-session#post-911685 Sun, 07 Jul 2013 21:20:09 +0000 pl0508 911685@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@yin: glad you chimed in because I was just going to drop that sucker ! Thanks ! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/epers-do-you-think-i-can-drop-a-pumping-session#post-911680 Sun, 07 Jul 2013 21:17:37 +0000 yin 911680@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@coacheswife123: Yes! If you drop it without slowly stretching the time, it might affect your supply right away. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/epers-do-you-think-i-can-drop-a-pumping-session#post-911656 Sun, 07 Jul 2013 21:04:19 +0000 pl0508 911656@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@yin: by approaching slowly do you mean slowly stretching my time between pumps ?? Thanks ! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/epers-do-you-think-i-can-drop-a-pumping-session#post-911650 Sun, 07 Jul 2013 21:01:08 +0000 yin 911650@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Dropping a session shouldn't be a problem at all. If you want to keep up with your supply, try to extend your pumping time by another 5 minutes to ensure that it doesn't dip. You might want to try approaching it slowly and not drop the session all of a sudden as well. Best of luck! You're doing a great job. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/epers-do-you-think-i-can-drop-a-pumping-session#post-911636 Sun, 07 Jul 2013 20:53:25 +0000 Mrs. Oatmeal 911636@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No advice, cause I'm not there yet. Just wanted to say way to go for EPing - and 35 oz a day seems awesome! Best of luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/epers-do-you-think-i-can-drop-a-pumping-session#post-911602 Sun, 07 Jul 2013 20:41:50 +0000 pl0508 911602@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>A few weeks ago I decided on a whim to EP. LO is 5 mo old and has been a very distracted nurser. I felt like my boob was always out and nursing had become somewhat of a chore . It's been a great decision and really working great! </p> <p>I pump 5x a day for 10-15 min at a time and average 35 oz a day. LO drinks around 30-32 oz a day. </p> <p>I pump around every 3-4 hrs on a loose schedule that looks something like this : 6 am, 9:30, 1:30, 4;30 8:30. </p> <p>I'm wondering if I could successfully drop one of those mid day sessions. Maybe move to an every 5 hr schedule (6:00, 11:00, 4:00, 8:30) ? </p> <p>I also have about 500 oz in the freezer. I would rather not dip into it (plan to donate) bc LO prefers fresh but in the event that my supply dips I do have a stash. Hoping if it does dip it would still be ok since I'm pumping more that he needs usually ? </p> <p>Any and all advice appreciated ! </p>