I currently pump for 25min each session, however I seem to pump the majority of the BM during the first 5-10min of each session. Is it harmful to keep pumping for 25min? Should I reduce down to 15min or 20min sessions?
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It definitely doesn't hurt and helps stimulate. I had to pump for 30-45 minutes each time and once I stopped getting milk to express by itself I would massage and use hand compressions in conjunction with the pump and then after all of that, hand express what remained after shutting off the pump.
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My doctor told me there was no advantage to pumping for long periods. So in the beginning I only pumped 7 mins and now I pump about 9 or 10 minutes
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I pump 15 minutes.
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I only pump 5-10 minutes.
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I always pumped for 25-30.
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I always pumped for 25-30 as well.. I personally think that perhaps I didn't find my ideal flange size, pump strength, etc. to pump most effectively, since 30 minutes seemed really long . But I basically pumped until I felt I had enough milk, which required 2 let downs.
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I found after awhile I would get a third letdown at the 18 minute mark, so if I had time I would pump for 20. I never pumped longer than 20 minutes, though. Most of my milk was out by the 12 minute mark.
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I pump however long it takes me to get 2 let downs. Usually 15 minutes but sometimes it'll take 25 minutes.
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I pump for 15-20 minutes. I read that over time your body just becomes more efficient so you don't have to pump as long but I don't think there's any harm in pumping for 25.
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Thanks, I usually get at least 2 letdowns and sometimes 3. I think I am going to switch to just 20min for awhile and see how my supply does. I'm thinking 25 may be a little too long because my flange size is correct, I'm using the lowest setting but my breasts are a little tender.
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@Mrsbells: that's not right. More stimulation higher supply.
Most woman in order to maintain supply have to pump for approx 15-20 minutes. If you pay attention I get a 3rd down right around the 20 minute mark, so I go until thats over.
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Not sure why, but it always took me about 30 min to finish pumping... and I only got a 2nd letdown if I continued pumping for another 5 min after that.
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I just started a post, glad I saw this now. I usually get a third letdown within the 20min I pump. Sometimes the third comes at 15 min, so I stop then.
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