Pumping

Why do you think you are letting her down

You are not letting your baby down. Breastfeeding is so physicaly, mentally , and emotionaly taxing. The hospital you delivered at has lactation specialists on call normally. You got this!!

I feel like this sometimes. You're not alone. Definitely give the nips a break though. If your supply is low RN do 20 to 30 mins on - 1 hr break throughout the day. You may even have to supplement with formula for the time being. Fed is best. It's so hard mentally to come to terms with but sometimes you have to do it. But you got this mama. We're here with you!

I feel like I’m not making enough while pumping..she won’t even latch

thank you I’ve been trying to pump for 5 months and it feel like each month gets lesser

that also stressing me out because she cry I feel like I need to pump faster but barely anything comes out

I try to stay away from formula because I breastfeed my 1 now my 2 doesn’t want my breast and I feel like I let her down

yes I’m going to check it out

I just want to make a lot for her

I’m trying to be positive but it seems like that not enough

Short pumping times are better than a long one! Do 10 on 10 off 10 on and then give your boobs a break! Average amount of milk made is 1-1.5 oz per hour but they will fill faster (on the higher end of the range) the more often they are emptied. Try not to stress about it as stress and lower production too. As long as she is still having wet diapers she's getting enough and may just be trying to comfort

I’m also working with a pump that has only 1 side it make it even harder to pump.. but hopefully I can get a better pump

yes we are all great moms that need’s positive energy around them … I’m glad that there an app for this

I exclusively pump these are my biggest tips:

Are your flang sizes correct? And have you remeasured lately? They can change sizes during your breastfeeding journey. So definitely check on that - if its wrong you wont get milk and it will be painful.

What pump are you using? And have you responded well to it before? I didnt respond well to my spectra (which is supposed to be really awesome). I do WAY better with wearable pumps with not as hard of suction. I love Momcozy personally and they are pretty affordable comparatively speaking.

Be sure youre drinking a TON of water, at least like 80 oz a day.

Lub up! Use a food grade nipple cream/butter - i like mama earth.

POWER PUMP: i do this as my first and last pump of the day (and its easy with wearable pumps). Basically you pump for an hour, 10 min on, 5 min off - back and forth. It doesnt have to be exactly just do a like pump session and take a break. Keep doing it - i double what i would have gotten had i just pumped for 30 min straight

you’re not letting her down girl. do a little more research. don’t torture yourself like that

this is my first time pumping… I really don’t like it I prefer her to latch but she doesn’t seem to like my breast .. very different from my 1

I’ve tried almost everything and it seem like I can’t do it…. I’m trying to be positive but it’s hard

@Jessica, im sorry. Pumping is definitely so hard. My first didn't latch, and my second does, but i have an oversupply, so it's just easier for me to pump a couple of times a day and have it available. Also, are you using the fridge hack -- that makes it bearable!

what is the fridge hack?

@Jessica, after you're done with your pumping session, you empty them and just put them in the fridge in a bowl or something so you dont have to wash them after every pump session! It's a lifesaver. I do this and just wash them every night, so i have clean pumps every morning. Another great hack is to have multiple parts, so theres less wear on them/easier for cleaning. Repacing parts about every 3 months is really helpful if you ever see a sudden dip in your supply!

I usually have my partner help me with the pump cleaning