https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 21 Jun 2026 22:02:27 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumpingmissing-feedingsengorged#post-302761 Thu, 20 Sep 2012 14:14:06 +0000 Mrs. Stroller 302761@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Use a nursing cover to pump in the car ;)</p> <p>for the first six months or so I would get uncomfortable about an hour after I was due to nurse/pump. Now at 9 months I can almost make it to the next feeding. However, in the beginning (like the first 3 or so months) you really want to avoid missing a feeding because you're establishing your supply and don't want to start making less milk. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumpingmissing-feedingsengorged#post-302757 Thu, 20 Sep 2012 14:11:19 +0000 Mrsbells 302757@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I feel engorged whenever I dont pump. But my supply has ben very good even though I work full time and dont pump at work. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumpingmissing-feedingsengorged#post-302724 Thu, 20 Sep 2012 13:52:29 +0000 Weagle 302724@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I pump every time I don't nurse and LO gets a bottle. Though I don't always pump when she's taking a bottle. I just try to get an extra pumping session in that day... usually right before I go to bed. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumpingmissing-feedingsengorged#post-302720 Thu, 20 Sep 2012 13:50:34 +0000 CupQuakeWalk 302720@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@theknest: lol! I was thinking in the car while we wait for a table at our favorite restaurant but your idea works too! :)</p> <p>Thanks ladies for your awesome insight! I doubt our outings will ever exceed 5 hours so, that's good. And we will probably only go out once a week whether it be a date or an errand. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumpingmissing-feedingsengorged#post-302689 Thu, 20 Sep 2012 13:36:40 +0000 pinkcupcake 302689@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Missing feedings could also lead to supply issues. I don't think you'd see a huge drop in supply from missing a feeding here and there, but if you miss feedings regularly, it could decrease your supply...</p> <p>I've never pumped in the car, but I don't see why you couldn't? I'd just wear a nursing cover and bring an insulated bag to keep the milk in. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumpingmissing-feedingsengorged#post-302684 Thu, 20 Sep 2012 13:34:21 +0000 petitstrawberry 302684@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>For the first few months it was painful if I didn't nurse at least every 3 hrs. But after about 4 months i could be away for up to 5 hrs. </p> <p>Though I couldn't get as much milk with it, hand expression helped me stave off engorgement at the times I couldn't nurse and didn't have the pump at hand. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumpingmissing-feedingsengorged#post-302670 Thu, 20 Sep 2012 13:30:07 +0000 BabyBoecksMom 302670@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It depends... I only nursed on one side at a time so I feel like that gave me more of a window before engorgement set in. So if I pumped before I left, I would be able to go up to 5 hours before I started to feel uncomfortable. I would only really get engorged if I went 8+ hours without pumping/nursing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumpingmissing-feedingsengorged#post-302668 Thu, 20 Sep 2012 13:30:07 +0000 theknest 302668@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@turtledoves - not very safe but I used to pump and drive all the time. Get it set up before you take off and down the road you go. Wearing a jacket/cardigan helps conceal the pumps. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumpingmissing-feedingsengorged#post-302659 Thu, 20 Sep 2012 13:25:11 +0000 mediagirl 302659@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would probably pump or nurse right before I left home and then suck it up while I"m out. If you're having a good time, you won't notice until you're really in pain and engorged. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumpingmissing-feedingsengorged#post-302602 Thu, 20 Sep 2012 13:01:46 +0000 Rock n Roll 302602@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@TurtleDoves: I have pumped in the car before. Just park away from the other cars. Tinted windows help, too. :)</p> <p>I usually don't have engorgement problems if I'm away for less than 8 hours, but I think I'm in the minority. My boobs just seem to have a lot of storage space. I think it depends on your body. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumpingmissing-feedingsengorged#post-302566 Thu, 20 Sep 2012 12:44:55 +0000 CupQuakeWalk 302566@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ok I figured those would be the answers.....tell me: do you think I could pump in the car if I get desperate?<br /> I have a hands free battery operated pump (Medela freestyle) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumpingmissing-feedingsengorged#post-302563 Thu, 20 Sep 2012 12:41:50 +0000 littlecasita1122 302563@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If I'm planning to go out and leave LO at home with someone else, I make sure to either nurse him or pump literally right before I leave. I never really have issues with an oversupply, though. I can go for about 4-5 hours before I feel uncomfortable, but I do notice that sometimes my supply will take a hit if I wait 5 hours to nurse or pump again. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumpingmissing-feedingsengorged#post-302558 Thu, 20 Sep 2012 12:38:11 +0000 runsyellowlites 302558@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If DD is going to stay with grandma I always pump from the breast we used for her last feeding before we leave the house &amp; then nurse her when I drop her off &amp; then pump as soon as we get home from dinner. I also pump both breasts till they're completely empty right before bed. I do wake up engorged but that's overnight.</p> <p>As long as you nurse lo before you leave you should be fine. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumpingmissing-feedingsengorged#post-302528 Thu, 20 Sep 2012 12:23:08 +0000 littlek 302528@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>When I miss a feeding I get engorged. It's so uncomfortable. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumpingmissing-feedingsengorged#post-302516 Thu, 20 Sep 2012 12:20:13 +0000 CupQuakeWalk 302516@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My plan to keep my sanity when LO arrives is to be able to pump so that I can leave a bottle with my mom or mil and go out with my husband on occasion. But I'm wondering: if I am out and miss a feeding once a week then will my body readjust my supply or will I be engorged? Any details an tips on this subject are very welcomed and appreciated! </p>