https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 03 May 2026 11:03:20 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-how-much#post-300982 Wed, 19 Sep 2012 10:35:30 +0000 Mrsbells 300982@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The first few days I really didnt understand how to pump, I would only pump for like 4 or 5 minutes and I would get about 1.5 oz on each side </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-how-much#post-300975 Wed, 19 Sep 2012 10:34:00 +0000 pinkcupcake 300975@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The first couple days, only like an ounce total. It took me quite a bit of time and pumping to see an increase in output. Last month, when I was working, I pumped twice a day and got about 16 ounces. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-how-much#post-300804 Wed, 19 Sep 2012 08:56:02 +0000 Downward Dog 300804@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I got 1.5 ounces the first time I pumped. At the time, my baby nursed really often. Fast forward six months to my first day back at work, I got 22 ounces in one day. It takes a little while to get your body used to pumping. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-how-much#post-300712 Wed, 19 Sep 2012 07:22:23 +0000 LivsMama 300712@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Exactly what the first 2 posters said. The first few times were a total of 2 oz or so. It was so discouraging, but Kellymom.com and my friends here and on other mom groups reassured me that it wsa totally normal at first. Just remember that pumping is not necessarily indicative of your supply. The baby is much more effective at emptying the breast. I could pump until I got NOTHING more, and Liv would nurse and be gulping milk down. Just keep at it, you will see the ouput start to increase </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-how-much#post-300702 Wed, 19 Sep 2012 07:14:12 +0000 winniebee 300702@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think maybe 4 oz total? I always have had an over supply. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-how-much#post-300688 Wed, 19 Sep 2012 06:41:05 +0000 littlecasita1122 300688@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The first few times I only got 1 or 1.5 ounces total - it was so discouraging! Then I kept going and a couple weeks later I was up to 2-3 ounces or so. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-how-much#post-300684 Wed, 19 Sep 2012 06:16:27 +0000 Ree723 300684@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The very first time I pumped (maybe about 2 - 3 weeks pp), I got 37 ml and was so excited! I think that works out to just over an ounce...and it took me a good 20 minutes to get it! The next time I tried though, maybe a week later, I got 80 ml in about 10 minutes and it has just gone up from there. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-how-much#post-300675 Wed, 19 Sep 2012 05:49:54 +0000 Beyond2 300675@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>How many ounces did you pump when you first started? </p>