trying to figure out the best way to pump in order to supplement with pumped breast milk in order to help my little guy regain his birth weight.
when is the best time to pump? im afraid to pump and then he will want to eat right after I pump and I wont have anything to offer him. does it even work like that?
im still waiting to hear back from the lactation consultant.
eggplant / 11716 posts
@stargal: you can totally pump right after BFing...the idea isn't go get a lot out at that point, but just to stimulate your breasts into sensing more demand and producing more. Even if your LO wants to eat right again after pumping, put him on the brast. more stimulation is good and your boobs are constantly producing more.
coconut / 8483 posts
I pump right after the morning feed. I didn't get a lot at first but now since I've kept it up I get a lot then even after he eats.
hostess / wonderful watermelon / 39513 posts
Yup, I always pumped for 15-20 minutes after nursing sessions the few few months.
blogger / pomegranate / 3201 posts
Yes, the more you stimulate the breast, the more you will produce. At least that's the theory. Best of luck!
hostess / wonderful persimmon / 25556 posts
Definitely! That's the best time to do it because you can grab all of the milk your little guy may have not gotten to yet. If you do it right after BFing, he is satisfied and your supply will have accumulated again by the time he is hungry again.
wonderful pomelo / 30692 posts
I always pumped right after nursing! It's definitely a great time to do it!
nectarine / 2936 posts
I do. You don't want to do it before a new bf session so that is the best time to do it.
clementine / 927 posts
I'm so jealous of people who can pump right after breastfeeding. If I do, I get a massive oversupply, which is no fun! My lactation consultant said that seems to tell my body that I have twins!
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