kitty on "Pumping after a breastfeed"
I just had my first ever pumping session, at 5.5 weeks pp. I pumped straight after feeding DS and got 1.5oz from each side, pumping about 12 mins each. Is this a good amount? How much do you ladies get...
View ArticleAstro Bee on "Pumping after a breastfeed"
I don't pump regularly, and EBF, but I get between 1.5 oz and 2.5 oz from both breasts if I pump within a couple of hours of a feeding. I have gotten up to 4 oz if it's been longer, but that's been...
View Articledaniellemybelle on "Pumping after a breastfeed"
3 oz total or 1.5 total?1.5 total is good and probably average after nursing. 3 oz is a lot!
View Articlesimplyfelicity on "Pumping after a breastfeed"
That's great!!I pump once daily after our first morning feed and get about 8 ounces. It's going straight to the freezer!
View ArticleChiCalGoBee on "Pumping after a breastfeed"
I started by pumping after the first morning feeding, as that's when I had the most milk. Early on what I got would vary (4-6 I believe?), but 3 ounces sounds great after your baby has already eaten! I...
View Articlebuttermilk on "Pumping after a breastfeed"
I only get 0.5-1 oz total for both sides when i pump after a feed so you're doing great! I have a low supply it seems.
View ArticleKemma on "Pumping after a breastfeed"
@kitty: I don't pump myself but from what I've read that sounds like great output!
View ArticleAdira on "Pumping after a breastfeed"
I usually got about 0.5 oz per side (so 1 oz total) after nursing. Except after the first morning session - then I would get more.
View ArticleAlivoo01 on "Pumping after a breastfeed"
I think that's a great amount given you just nursed!
View Articlekitty on "Pumping after a breastfeed"
@Astro Bee: thanks for the point about pumping when he takes a bottle, not sure I would have remembered that.@chicalgobee: I have a double as well but I wanted to practice with just one at a time...
View Articleyouboots on "Pumping after a breastfeed"
3 oz is great. What I get depends on the time of day. Now that I'm not pumping daily, I get about 6pz the few times a week I pump in the mornings.
View Articlepetitenoisette on "Pumping after a breastfeed"
@kitty: Yes, that sounds great! Definitely get a hands free pumping bra, the simple wishes one are the best. I didn't get one until I went back to work and it has made pumping so much less awkward for...
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