How long do you pump? Do you ever pump for shorter or longer amounts of time? Why?
How long do you pump? Do you ever pump for shorter or longer amounts of time? Why?
kiwi / 691 posts
I usually try to pump for at least 15 minutes (with a double electric pump). I stay on even after I'm not getting anything in the hope that I will get a second letdown, or to at least stimulate production. I need to increase my supply!
Sometimes at work I have to cut it short, so I might only stay on for 5 or 10 minutes, but I figure that's better than nothing.
ETA: I have pretty fast letdown, so the majority of the time I spend on the pump is post-letdown.
GOLD / wonderful pomegranate / 28905 posts
At least 20 minutes sometimes 30 even. As long as it takes for my letdown to happen.
pineapple / 12234 posts
Wow! I only pump for maybe 5 minutes. 10 max? Maybe I should pump for longer...but I always get 4-5 ounces every 3 hours.
cantaloupe / 6751 posts
I use the Medela Lactina, and I usually pump for 15 minutes. I used to pump for 10, but I noticed if I kept going, I would have a second letdown around the 12 minute mark...
hostess / wonderful watermelon / 39513 posts
I pump for 15-20 minutes at work. I usually pump for 20-25 minutes at home.
admin / watermelon / 14210 posts
I usually pump for 15 min, 20 max to ensure I get the second let down. It's funny how I can feel it so strongly when Olive is nursing, but I can't feel it at all when pumping.
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