Increasing qty of pumped milk

[MashooMashoo]

Increasing qty of pumped milk

Dear Esther, I'm pumping milk for the last 3 weeks for my baby, which is 1.5 months old. The past two weeks it took me 1 hour to pump 50 ml. This Week, things got worse, and it takes me 1 hour to pump 25 ml. I don't know if there's a connection, but this week feeding my baby became also harder in the afternoons and evenings because of stomachaches. She doesn't latch well in this time of day, and prefers to drink from a bottle. Please advise how I can increase the quantity pumped? thanks, Michal

 

[Esther Grunis IBCLC]

ncreasing qty of pumped milk

Which pump are you using? when are you pumping? The best time to pump is in the morning. YOu can feed the baby from one side, pump on the other and then let the baby finish the side that you pumped. Babies always remove more milk than the pump, so don't worry. At age 6 weeks, your baby will want to feed more often to increase the milk supply. I would really try to get her off teh bottle at this point. Maybe you should meet with a yoetset hanaka at this stage in order to get things back on track. If you tell me where you live, I will refer you to someone.​

 

[MashooMashoo]

Madela Mini Electric

I'm pumping at noon time and at night (right now). I'll try thr mornings though. Is there a specific phisyological hour for "mornings"? Since I'm on vacation thr term is very free and can be also at 10.00 o'clock... I live in Ramat Gan. thanks, Michal

 

[Esther Grunis IBCLC]

YOu need a better pump

the mini is not for increasing milk supply. YOu need one of the hospital grade pumps, which you can rent or buy. Look at the article on pumps in the FAQ's. To rent a Lactina, call Jessica: 02 9999979 To buy a Spectra, which is as good as the Lactina, and 1/10 the price: 1 700 70 2229 Why is your back hurting? Could it be from the epidural? retained placental fragments? If you are in Ramat Gan, you should meet with Doris, a yoetset hanaka: 03 7394537 she will get you organized. Keep us updated.​

 

[MashooMashoo]

I think I know why I have less Milk

In the past 2 weeks I've been feeding my baby from one side only, changing of course every side. From reading the information here, this might be the root of the problem. The problem hits the peak at the afternoon -evening hours when my baby gets too annoyed trying to suck, since there's not much there. In order to increase the quantity of milk, what is the suggested agenda for pumping? How often? (I will get a better pump). Apart from pumping, what else is suggested in order to get the milk abundantly flowing again? Back aches are due to a car accident I had some time ago. Thanks, Michal

 

[Esther Grunis IBCLC]

breastfeedign on one side only

this is one of the main causes of decreased milk supply. The good news is that as soon as you start using both breasts each feed, you start making more and more milk. I don't think the Advil has any affect.​

 

[MashooMashoo]

Advil

This morning I realized that the past 3 days I've been taking every morning 1 Advil pain killer (for my back). Could this be the reason for less milk? How can I increase the milk I have ? Thanks, Michal