https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:02:00 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-to-expect-2nd-letdown#post-397732 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 16:49:31 +0000 mrsjazz 397732@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@TurtleDoves: I have the Medela Freestyle, too. I pump for 15-20 minutes 2-3x a day at work. I usually have my second letdown after 10 minutes, but I think this varies based on how long you pump, what level you pump at. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-to-expect-2nd-letdown#post-397726 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 16:47:10 +0000 Mrsbells 397726@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@TurtleDoves: Not everyone has a second let down. I dont. I only pump 7-10 mins and thats enough for me. Both my doctor and pediatrician gave me the advice not to pump for too long and its worked for me </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-to-expect-2nd-letdown#post-397663 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 16:23:42 +0000 purrpletulips 397663@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>35min sounds long to me too. I just started using a Medela PISA (had a different pump the first time) and am still trying to figure it out. Will have to try hitting the letdown button again and see if I can get a second let-down. I pump at the lowest setting because anything more hurts too much. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-to-expect-2nd-letdown#post-396268 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 01:24:20 +0000 CupQuakeWalk 396268@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@yellowbird: I get 6oz -8oz total every 4.5h. And 1.5pz is good enough for me for a 2nd letdown!<br /> @mrs. wagon: ooh...you press the letdown button again..makes sense! I'll try it </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-to-expect-2nd-letdown#post-396093 Tue, 13 Nov 2012 21:43:01 +0000 yellowbird 396093@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>How much milk are you getting with 35 minutes of pumping? Seems really long to me, but my milk stops completely around the 20 minute mark. I see second letdown around 12-13 minutes. After about 10 minutes my milk slows down, so I hit the letdown button. My second let down only gives me around 1-1.5 more ounces per side. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-to-expect-2nd-letdown#post-396084 Tue, 13 Nov 2012 21:38:10 +0000 T-Mom 396084@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would pump for 30 min and the second let down would come at around 22 min... I used a pump in style and I was not nearly at the max but definitely not the lowest either.. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-to-expect-2nd-letdown#post-396068 Tue, 13 Nov 2012 21:27:11 +0000 mrs. wagon 396068@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I use a Medela Pump In Style Advanced and I pump at pretty much the lowest possible setting. It's very powerful! And this coming from a mom who has nursed two babies with VERY strong sucks. I do not know who uses the PISA at full strength... it would just rip my nipples right off.</p> <p>After my milk stops flowing (at about 10-15 mins) I put it back on the let-down mode and either continue breast compressions or start shaking the flanges on my breasts. Usually within a minute or two my second letdown happens. I've been exclusively pumping for about 2 months now and now my second letdown doesn't give much milk at all. I'm usually done pumping at 20 mins. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-to-expect-2nd-letdown#post-396059 Tue, 13 Nov 2012 21:19:41 +0000 CupQuakeWalk 396059@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I pump for 35mins...<br /> Usually my breasts have stopped milking after about 28mins....but I keep going in hopes for the alleged "2nd letdown". But no such luck yet..<br /> When does your 2nd let-down happen? What power level do you pump on?</p> <p>ETA: I have the Medela Freestyle (it's a double-eletric for anyone who doesn't know) and it is pretty good at emptying the breast. </p>