https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:41:57 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/more-output-with-manual-pump#post-2457747 Thu, 11 Feb 2016 08:39:44 +0000 delight 2457747@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had a medela single electric and the hand pump. I much preferred the hand pump and got way more output from it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/more-output-with-manual-pump#post-2457718 Thu, 11 Feb 2016 08:12:17 +0000 Jennibenni 2457718@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LovelyPlum: I have the Medela hand pump. @Pumuckl: I'm glad to hear it's not just me then!@regberadaisy: Yes, that's kind of what it is! Oh well, at least it's not just me. Thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/more-output-with-manual-pump#post-2457698 Thu, 11 Feb 2016 07:46:47 +0000 regberadaisy 2457698@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Jennibenni: I found with DD2 that I could get a output quicker and more by hand expressing. It's weird, it's like the pump flange just was not expressing the right part of my boob, that I could reach with my hands. LOL </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/more-output-with-manual-pump#post-2457633 Thu, 11 Feb 2016 05:12:44 +0000 Pumuckl 2457633@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Jennibenni: It's the same for me. My right breast needs a higher suction than my left and so with my manual that is easy to do. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/more-output-with-manual-pump#post-2457606 Thu, 11 Feb 2016 00:53:05 +0000 LovelyPlum 2457606@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Which manual do you have? I had a Medela double electric pump but loved my Lansinoh hand pump much better than my Medela hand pump. It was almost as effective as the electric. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/more-output-with-manual-pump#post-2456983 Wed, 10 Feb 2016 13:59:13 +0000 Jennibenni 2456983@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Happygal: One isn't more comfortable than the other, the difference is just how much actual milk I'm getting. It's like a slow dribble vs. a steady stream. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/more-output-with-manual-pump#post-2456957 Wed, 10 Feb 2016 13:46:47 +0000 Happygal 2456957@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Is it a comfort level thing, or do they feel about the same? I could get a good amount with a manual and felt it was more comfortable than an electric, but it wasn't nearly as efficient. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/more-output-with-manual-pump#post-2456956 Wed, 10 Feb 2016 13:45:43 +0000 Jennibenni 2456956@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Foodnerd81: I always do both sides, I think I remember you saying that on another thread so I haven't bothered with one side at a time. They suction feels fine I guess, but I don't get much milk and I can go back with the manual right after and get more. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/more-output-with-manual-pump#post-2456950 Wed, 10 Feb 2016 13:43:28 +0000 Foodnerd81 2456950@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Jennibenni: does the suction feel right? And are you pumping both sides or just one? With my insurance PIS if I only pump one side the suction isn't good unless I put my finger or a piece of tape over the little plug thingy. </p> <p>I have never used a manual but that reminds me I should get it out and sanitize it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/more-output-with-manual-pump#post-2456914 Wed, 10 Feb 2016 13:28:14 +0000 Jennibenni 2456914@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't pump regularly and haven't pumped much at all in the last couple of months, but I've been pumping every day to store milk for an upcoming trip, and I've found I get noticeably more milk with my manual pump than the electric one. </p> <p>It's an insurance Medela PIS. It has new membranes and I popped off the faceplate and cleaned underneath. I didn't notice this to be the case when I used to pump more, but I also had an abundant early-days supply. </p> <p>Is it possible I just respond better to the manual pump or do you think something is not right with the Electric one? </p>