https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 26 Apr 2026 00:22:30 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-sessions#post-230823 Mon, 23 Jul 2012 08:19:42 +0000 mrsjazz 230823@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Sammyfab: I do exactly the same thing: pump for 15 minutes but keep going if there's a lot of flow at that time. I don't go over 20 minutes though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-sessions#post-230765 Mon, 23 Jul 2012 07:42:37 +0000 T.H.O.U. 230765@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>15 minutes is tough for me. I think I get one let down but if I go 18-21 minutes I can get that second let down. Someone told me (I think on here) that the milk should be "spraying" out, if its just dripping, you can probably stop. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-sessions#post-230739 Mon, 23 Jul 2012 07:30:47 +0000 Mrsbells 230739@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It depends. If I am about to leave for work or about to sleep then I pump until the milk stops coming steadily because I know I wont get to pump for several hours since I dont pump at night or at work. But if I am just home on the weekend i usually only pump for about 7-9 minutes and then I stop. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-sessions#post-230731 Mon, 23 Jul 2012 07:21:36 +0000 Sammyfab 230731@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I kind of follow 2 rules. When I start pumping I aim to pump for 15 minutes. If there is still a good flow at 15 minutes then I will keep going until it's a super slow trickle (like 1 drop every few sucks). I have the Medela PIS that has the 2 speeds/types of suction and I might rotate through them a couple of times to stimulate another letdown. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-sessions#post-230718 Mon, 23 Jul 2012 05:59:37 +0000 HabesBabe 230718@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>How long do you usually pump for? I was told by the lactation consultant in the hospital to pump for 15 minutes to increase my supply. Usually, I'll "dry out" before the 15 minutes is up, but I keep going anyway. But now, I've been going for 25+ minutes and the milk is still coming! I think I'll stop soon since it's 4am.</p> <p>How do you determine when to stop pumping? </p>