pumping and let-down

[Yagelsmom]

pumping and let-down

Hi Esther, I have started making a stock of milk because I will be going back to work in September. WHen I pump, I dont feel the let-down reflex, which I feel when Yagel nurses/ How do I make that happen? Thanks Yael

 

[Esther Grunis IBCLC]

Activating let-down

either roll your nipples between your fingers to activate the oxytocin, or massage the breasts with your fists in a rolling motion from the back of the breast towards the nipple. express one or two drops adn this should start the flow. which pump are you using? Does it hurt? are you nervous while you are pumping?​

 

[Yagelsmom]

hi

i'm using the avent hand pump it doesnt hurt at all/ i get a good stream but it slows quickly not nervous.....

 

[Esther Grunis IBCLC]

avent hand pump

In order to get the maximum from that pump, you have to pump S-L-O-W-L-Y. squeeze the handle, count to three, then release it. If you pump too fast, you just don't get the milk out as well. switch sides often. Rescue remedy will also help MER ( Milk ejection reflex).​

 

[Yagelsmom]

thank you!!!

thats what i've been doing/ i can get a steady stream in the beginning that can last sometimes longer than 10 seconds but that doesnt last long. i will try the rescue remedy when do you take it?

 

[Yagelsmom]

another question

if i dont manage to pump with the let-down reflex' will it cause a reduction in milk production?

 

[Esther Grunis IBCLC]

If you remove less milk, you make

less milk.​

 

[Yagelsmom]

but

doesnt the lack of let-down cause less milk to be pumped?

 

[Yagelsmom]

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