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Momcozy M5 help

So I’ve been feeling very tied down to my Spectra S1 having to hold the flanges with two hands and sit still for so long so I splurged and bought the Momcozy M5. I read so many good reviews about it … but for some reason my output is like tenth of what I get from the Spectra. Anyone have an M5 and have any tips how to maximize output from the hands free portable pumps? I aready feel like my supply is not great - I can’t afford to lose ounces to a pump that isn’t as effective :/

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I have the motif Luna, and just ordered the momcozy s12 pro because I also feel restricted by a pump with tubing; hoping I don’t have the same issues

what do u mean cups

I use the momcozy m5 as my main pump as I need to take care of my son and can’t use a wired one and it empties me. 3min on the heart mode and the rest of the minute on the water drop one. I do 30min in total. Also make sure your flange size is correct and your bra supports the breast pump well as the pump can be heavy with milk in it. Like I use a breast feeding bra and I tighten the straps real tight.

I had the same problem with my Mobil pumps, so I only use it when I NeED to. I have the bravado pumping bra which helps with not having to hold the flange when using the spectra pump.

Also you can try with your Mobil pump playing with the settings while pumping to get more milk. Switch from the let down setting to the regular suction every 5 min

@Mary Ann I have the s 12 for the last 2 weeks and i have noticed my supply is very inconsistent with it.
My lactation consultant said she wants me to use my electric pump to see if it's because the momcozy is known to not produce as much.
And I'm like geez I wish I knew that before I bought it. I still like that I can actually get stuff done with it.

bummer, I hope that’s not the case for me. I have a good supply and make about twice the amount than my baby actually consumes in a day, hoping it stays close to the same and that I can get some stuff done.

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