https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 15 Apr 2026 02:50:11 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-at-work-do-you-produce-a-lot-of-milk#post-1077150 Tue, 10 Sep 2013 15:27:55 +0000 Mrs. High Heels 1077150@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I pump the most in the morning session - I can pump about 8-10 ounces around 9 am, but the next 2 sessions (12 pm and 3 pm) I can barely eke out 4 ounces total each session.</p> <p>I average about 16-18 ounces in a workday if I pump 3x/day. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-at-work-do-you-produce-a-lot-of-milk#post-1077088 Tue, 10 Sep 2013 15:10:46 +0000 Adira 1077088@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@autumnlove: Soooooo glad to hear it!!! It's always encouraging to get a decent session in because then you can be like "Phew! I CAN pump at work and get milk out!" which makes the next session feel less stressful and even more productive! I hope you're able to get enough for the day!! &lt;3 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-at-work-do-you-produce-a-lot-of-milk#post-1077064 Tue, 10 Sep 2013 15:05:35 +0000 maybebaby 1077064@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@katsupgirl: have you tried the simple wishes one? It is awesome!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-at-work-do-you-produce-a-lot-of-milk#post-1077031 Tue, 10 Sep 2013 14:56:05 +0000 autumnlove 1077031@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Adira: I had a better session! Yay! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-at-work-do-you-produce-a-lot-of-milk#post-1076412 Tue, 10 Sep 2013 12:04:54 +0000 katsupgirl 1076412@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@JoJoGirl: I pump both sides for like 10 mins, then do one side at a time for about 5 mins so I can do the massaging. I don't have a hands free bra that works. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-at-work-do-you-produce-a-lot-of-milk#post-1076374 Tue, 10 Sep 2013 11:55:25 +0000 Adira 1076374@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@autumnlove: Definitely try to tune your coworkers out if you can! I feel like my first day back, I didn't produce a great amount (I had also forgotten my pumping bra, so I just had to sit there holding the flanges and couldn't read my book, which SUCKED). I think once you have a successful pump session at work, you'll feel less concerned about it and then all the rest will go more smoothly! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-at-work-do-you-produce-a-lot-of-milk#post-1076361 Tue, 10 Sep 2013 11:50:32 +0000 autumnlove 1076361@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Adira: I pumped at home this morning and I got a lot of milk! I can hear some coworkers so maybe I should tune them out with relaxing music! :-) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-at-work-do-you-produce-a-lot-of-milk#post-1076341 Tue, 10 Sep 2013 11:44:38 +0000 Adira 1076341@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@autumnlove: When you pumped earlier, were you successful?</p> <p>When this happens to me (pumping and get nothing), I usually add a pumping session into my day before my next scheduled session to essentially "try again." Then I try to RELAX and massage and not pay attention. It's worked for me in the past! I would go try again if you can and just try to chill this time! *hug* &lt;3 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-at-work-do-you-produce-a-lot-of-milk#post-1076340 Tue, 10 Sep 2013 11:44:34 +0000 MarieJ 1076340@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>12-15 ounces depending on the day. I wish I could pump more but it covers what LO drinks at daycare, so I'm happy with that! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-at-work-do-you-produce-a-lot-of-milk#post-1076330 Tue, 10 Sep 2013 11:42:13 +0000 autumnlove 1076330@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Adira: I pumped 3.5 hours before and got a good amount. I was definitely staring down at the bottles so maybe I need to chill out at the next session and try massage.</p> <p>I've been using the same pump for a few months! I think going back to work is throwing me off. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-at-work-do-you-produce-a-lot-of-milk#post-1076310 Tue, 10 Sep 2013 11:35:50 +0000 Bookish 1076310@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@JoJoGirl: I have my bra on really tight, and then massage through the bra. Not as efficient as I'd like, but it tends to help, and it doesn't move them around too much. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-at-work-do-you-produce-a-lot-of-milk#post-1076296 Tue, 10 Sep 2013 11:34:02 +0000 JoJoGirl 1076296@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Okay how do you guys massage while pumping?! Every time i try to do that my flanges lose suction. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-at-work-do-you-produce-a-lot-of-milk#post-1076294 Tue, 10 Sep 2013 11:33:14 +0000 Adira 1076294@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@katsupgirl: I've massaged my under-producing boob so much that my pumping bra has a hole in it now!!!! I had to order a new one! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-at-work-do-you-produce-a-lot-of-milk#post-1076281 Tue, 10 Sep 2013 11:29:08 +0000 katsupgirl 1076281@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Adira: I'm a big fan of massaging. It makes me feel like a real milking cow though. LOL! :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-at-work-do-you-produce-a-lot-of-milk#post-1076265 Tue, 10 Sep 2013 11:24:37 +0000 Adira 1076265@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Aww, sorry to hear you didn't get much out! How long has it been since your breasts were last emptied? Do they feel full? Have you tried hand expressing at all to see if you can get some out that way? Have you used this pump before and know it works?</p> <p>I know when I'm stressed or focusing on how much I'm pumping, I get NOTHING out. I have to totally relax and not pay attention to it. I bring a book and read that while I'm pumping. Also, I have to massage one boob (just the low producing one, haha) while I pump. Have you tried massaging at all? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-at-work-do-you-produce-a-lot-of-milk#post-1076264 Tue, 10 Sep 2013 11:23:09 +0000 Bookish 1076264@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't think I did, but reading these responses, I guess I'm lucky! I get 7-9 oz during the day at work, and 6 in my morning pump. It's enough to cover daycare, luckily. </p> <p>But last week, my first week back, I was so stressed that I barely got anything. Definitely look at pictures and try to take a break while you are pumping! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-at-work-do-you-produce-a-lot-of-milk#post-1076263 Tue, 10 Sep 2013 11:22:55 +0000 Smurfette 1076263@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Depends on the day and time of day. Mornings I can get 6-10ozs, depending on when she nursed last. By the end of the day, 4ozs. Fridays are less than Mondays. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-at-work-do-you-produce-a-lot-of-milk#post-1076245 Tue, 10 Sep 2013 11:12:47 +0000 lindseykaye 1076245@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@pregnantbee: I did this too! Hearing her little grunts and sucking sounds helped a lot at first. I also took an unwashed (but not gross) onesie with her smell on it in a baggie that I would pretty much huff on :)</p> <p>I have been lucky in being able to produce more than LO needed since beginning to pump. I had practiced using mine at home a few times though so I knew the fit was right and my personal timing needs (I usually pump closer to 30 minutes so I catch a second let down). Now at 10 months, I pump 2x a day and just cover what she takes in bottles at daycare. Occasionally I'll get an ounce or two extra to add to her stash but it's rare. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-at-work-do-you-produce-a-lot-of-milk#post-1076165 Tue, 10 Sep 2013 10:35:52 +0000 pregnantbee 1076165@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@autumnlove: Awww. Yes, in the beginning I really had to concentrate on photos and videos of my LO to help me out. Also be sure that the flanges are a good fit and that the membranes aren't torn or anything. And massage while pumping, too. As hard as it is, try your best to relax. Hang in there.</p> <p>ETA: one thing I did was take selfie video of LO nursing. Then I watched the videos while pumping. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-at-work-do-you-produce-a-lot-of-milk#post-1076162 Tue, 10 Sep 2013 10:35:26 +0000 DillonLion 1076162@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Aw it will get better! Make sure to relax</p> <p>I only get 4oz total when I pump at work these days. But better than nothing! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-at-work-do-you-produce-a-lot-of-milk#post-1076155 Tue, 10 Sep 2013 10:33:22 +0000 mrsjyw 1076155@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>awww!.... i know in the beginning months of pumping at work, i was producing 18 oz+ between 3 sessions.... i had really weak sessions when AF came back at 4.5 months and i struggled with it a few weeks... got my supply back up and plateaued at 13-15 oz between months 5-8.</p> <p>Now at 9.5 months I pump 2x and end up with 8-10 oz depending on the day. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-at-work-do-you-produce-a-lot-of-milk#post-1076129 Tue, 10 Sep 2013 10:22:31 +0000 autumnlove 1076129@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Just finished my first pumping session...0.5 ounces in 20 minutes! Maybe something is wrong with my pump parts or maybe I need to look at pictures and videos of my LOs! :-( </p>