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Old April 6th 04, 07:33 PM
Nikki
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Default Problems with Pumping

Mary W. wrote:

top posting because I didn't want to snip Mary's reply since I agree with
all that :-) I just wanted to add that with Hunter I could pump way way
more during the day then I could in the evening. I hardly every pumped much
in the evening.

If you want to build a stash I suggest you pump first thing in the morning,
every morning, before the baby nurses (or while you nurse - I couldn't
manage that).


The thing that worked for me (I work out of the home too) was to
be doing something else while pumping. Getting a hands free bra
and browsing newsgroups or reading a fluffy novel (something very
engaging) were usually enough to get my mind off pumping and
I pumped just fine. Thinking about DD, looking at her picture, etc
just inhibited let down for me.

If you are getting a good spray when you pump, you are likely
letting down. If so you can massage your breast while pumping
to eek out some more. You can pump longer and try to get
a second letdown.

Pumping in the morning was always most productive for me.
And it was easier to pump at work than at home.

6 weeks is still pretty young - your output will likely improve,
in the next 6 weeks.

Mary



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Nikki
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