https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 17 Apr 2026 04:18:25 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/increase-supply-more-sessions-or-longer-sessions#post-2327759 Tue, 20 Oct 2015 19:32:27 +0000 Torchwood 2327759@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Another vote for both. I pump 20-30 minutes, every 2-3 hours. Well, less these days, but my supply is very established. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/increase-supply-more-sessions-or-longer-sessions#post-2327734 Tue, 20 Oct 2015 18:52:32 +0000 MamaCate 2327734@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>oops double post! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/increase-supply-more-sessions-or-longer-sessions#post-2327296 Tue, 20 Oct 2015 14:15:32 +0000 MamaCate 2327296@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@smocks: I usually feed at 7 before work and then twice after I get home (4:30/5 and 7) so I am not sure if I can fit in a third pump during the day. We do 6 feedings and one is overnight. I might try a night pumping and see how it goes. Thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/increase-supply-more-sessions-or-longer-sessions#post-2327016 Tue, 20 Oct 2015 11:33:07 +0000 PawPrints 2327016@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Good luck with adding the third pump! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/increase-supply-more-sessions-or-longer-sessions#post-2326999 Tue, 20 Oct 2015 11:25:41 +0000 smocks 2326999@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My schedule during the work week is:</p> <p>6:00am: BF<br /> 9:30am: pump<br /> 12:30pm: pump<br /> 3:30pm: pump<br /> 7:00pm: BF<br /> 11:30pm: pump</p> <p>If I didn't get that late night pump in, I would be miserable in the morning due to engorgement and I wouldn't quite have enough milk. This way, I'm making slightly over what I need (prob 10-15oz per week surplus). </p> <p>If you're pumping or feeding 6 times a day and not making enough, I would try to up it to 7 times a day until your supply shows some results. Hope it gets better for you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/increase-supply-more-sessions-or-longer-sessions#post-2326889 Tue, 20 Oct 2015 10:23:55 +0000 Miss Ariel 2326889@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>While I pretty much hate it, I would never have enough milk if I didn't pump at night. It sucks because I'd so much rather go to sleep, but so far it's been working. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/increase-supply-more-sessions-or-longer-sessions#post-2326860 Tue, 20 Oct 2015 10:00:35 +0000 BabyBoecksMom 2326860@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would kind of do both. After I felt like I had emptied both breasts, I would keep the pump going for another 5-7 min and would generally get another letdown. If I had the time, I would sneak in and get one more short session in there so that I could make my body know that I needed more milk. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/increase-supply-more-sessions-or-longer-sessions#post-2326822 Tue, 20 Oct 2015 09:35:34 +0000 MamaCate 2326822@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@blackbird: thanks! I had been doing that but not consistently. That is a good reminder.</p> <p>I will have to see if I can move my day around to fit in an extra pump or I might do one at night before I go to bed. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/increase-supply-more-sessions-or-longer-sessions#post-2326716 Tue, 20 Oct 2015 08:27:37 +0000 blackbird 2326716@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p><a href="http://www.nancymohrbacher.com/blog/2012/6/27/to-pump-more-milk-use-hands-on-pumping.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.nancymohrbacher.com/blog/2012/6/27/to-pump-more-milk-use-hands-on-pumping.html</a></p> <p>I've had good success with this method! It's a pain in the butt, though </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/increase-supply-more-sessions-or-longer-sessions#post-2326714 Tue, 20 Oct 2015 08:27:16 +0000 snowjewelz 2326714@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I vote pump more often too. I already pumped for a long time (20-30 min) and I don't think getting another let down really got me that much more. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/increase-supply-more-sessions-or-longer-sessions#post-2326699 Tue, 20 Oct 2015 08:05:31 +0000 MamaCate 2326699@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@T.H.O.U.: he takes two bottles at 10 and 2. I know it is unusual to go so long between feelings but he has this long midday nap so that is the routine he established. Thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/increase-supply-more-sessions-or-longer-sessions#post-2326682 Tue, 20 Oct 2015 07:48:20 +0000 mediagirl 2326682@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Pump more often. I was told by multiple LC's that pumping longer will not help. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/increase-supply-more-sessions-or-longer-sessions#post-2326674 Tue, 20 Oct 2015 07:44:21 +0000 mfa_lady 2326674@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It's not possible for me to pump 3x at work, and I've had great luck with 2 longer sessions. I pump for 25-30 minutes twice a day. Good luck--you got this! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/increase-supply-more-sessions-or-longer-sessions#post-2326670 Tue, 20 Oct 2015 07:39:49 +0000 ineebee 2326670@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would also hand-express after pumping. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/increase-supply-more-sessions-or-longer-sessions#post-2326649 Tue, 20 Oct 2015 07:08:50 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2326649@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MamaCate: How many bottles is baby taking? You should pump to replace each feeding, so if baby is only taking 2 bottles that may be enough. But my baby usually ate more like every 3 hours so I had to pump at like 9, 12 and 3. </p> <p>Also, 15 minutes wasn't ever enough for me. If I could get to 20 or even better 22-25 minutes, I could get a second let down and get half an ounce to a full ounce more. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/increase-supply-more-sessions-or-longer-sessions#post-2326648 Tue, 20 Oct 2015 07:04:24 +0000 Charm54 2326648@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I guess it depends on your body...I EP and have never had this magical second letdown that people talk about. So I only pump for 10-12 mins. But adding in extra sessions has always helped to boost my supply. Power Pumping is really effective - pump 10 min on, 10 min off and repeat for an hour. I notice results the next day after I do that </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/increase-supply-more-sessions-or-longer-sessions#post-2326619 Tue, 20 Oct 2015 05:50:22 +0000 LindsayInNY 2326619@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would do both? I currently pump 3 times a day for roughly 20 minutes each time. I found I could sometimes get a third letdown around 18 minutes. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/increase-supply-more-sessions-or-longer-sessions#post-2326618 Tue, 20 Oct 2015 05:45:14 +0000 autumnlove 2326618@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would pump longer for 20 to 30 minutes (whenever possible) a session. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/increase-supply-more-sessions-or-longer-sessions#post-2326613 Tue, 20 Oct 2015 05:21:32 +0000 MamaCate 2326613@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not getting what I need so far after six days pumping at work. I currently pump for 15 minutes twice at 10 and 2 to replace feelings when I was on leave. </p> <p>Would you lengthen pumping sessions to 20-25 minutes or add another 15 minute session? </p>