Breastfeeding Support Group

While breastfeeding is recommended by many doctors, it is not as simple as it seems. This is a community dedicated to parents who are choosing to breastfeed, providing a safe place to discuss everything from pumping, to questions of whether baby is getting enough, weaning, breast care, scheduling, supply, and more.

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i dont seem to get but 3 ounces everytime i pump. i have a really good pump but idk what to do to make it more efficient every sitting... what can i do?
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I don't know how old your baby is... but 3 ounces isn't that bad. Is that 3 ounces total for both breasts or 3 ounces each side? If you want to increase your output you can do a few things.

Pump in the morning... this is when your milk supply is at it's fullest.

Take fenugreek capsules to increase your milk supply. Drink lots of water and the best way to get a lot when you pump is to pump while you are nursing. I know, it sounds like a juggling act. I would wear a nursing top (like majama tank) and nurse the baby on one side and pump the other side. For some reason, I would get suibstantially more when I did this. I single side nurse, so this was possible.

You can also try pumping for longer. Instead of 10-15 minutes... pump for 15-20 minutes each time.
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Depending on how old your baby is will depend on how much you should beable to pump, or need to pump. How old is your baby?
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he is almost six weeks
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Something I use when I pump is a breast shell. They come in pairs and one has holes in the top which is meant to be a breast protector for sore nipples and one without holes which is meant to collect milk from the breast you are not feeding from during feeding. But I only ever pump once a day because I only pump to store milk in case I go out and my husband has to watch our baby girl. If you are pumping more often like to go back to work, I've heard getting an electric pump or hiring one from the hospital is more efficient and seems to pump more milk, but I've never done this. Cath had some great advice, I would def drink LOTS of water and pump in the morning!!
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Hey, you may have a good pump but it may not be the pump for you. My mum went through ALOT of pumps with me because she could never get quite enough. SHe eventually found the right one
She has told me to try by hand and see how I go like that.
Maybe you could try that?
Reen xx
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well the pump i have has differnt setting to simulate baby's sucking and it works good but i dont think i produce enough milk to feed him enough and pump ... thanks for the advice girls!
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