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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.

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.

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.

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.

@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.