best time to pump breast milk
Related Questions & Answers
Results 1-10 from 4,855 articles
Breastfeeding/Pumping Help Needed!!
Im impressed that you are trying so hard to keep her on breastmilk Exclusive pumping is a real challenge Im sure you are doing the best for you and your ...
Answers
- My personal opinion is that breastfed babies should still be getting a night feeding at 4 months. Breastmilk is digested faster quicker than formula. And yes your supp...
- why wean her from night feeding at this point? She is still way too young to go through the night without eating. this is also an important time for bonding between th...
- Do you breastfeed her before she goes to bed or after work? 8 ounces is a lot for one pumping session. I would barely get any and I breastfed for 10 months. How many t...
Suggestions for an Infant Formula That Tastes like Breastmilk
Sep 3, 2009 ... L Im sorry but formulas dont taste like breastmilk Despite their claims that they are getting closer to breastmilk all the time theyre not ...
Answers
- LOL, I am responding to your "what happened": I too breast fed both of mine as long as my body could with working (just over 5 months with my second) and had some f...
- Hi L., I had the same problem. It is a harmless excess of the enzyme lipase. Here is the link that should address the issues. http://www.kellymom.com/bf/pumping/li...
- Your breast milk is not going bad. It can last for quite a while 3-5 days in the fridge and 3-6 months in the freezer. My son was a preemie and never breastfed - he ...
Getting No Milk When Pumping
Babies are much more efficient than a pump and as time goes by, ... After all it is in your child's best interest to receive breast milk up to a year old. ...
Answers
- I agree with the post about dehydration - make sure you're drinking plenty of water because I've found first hand that that makes a big difference - the only other thi...
- She might be going through a growth spurt. When she's nursing she's getting all the milk and your milk supply hasn't caught up to the volumn she's drinking yet. Nurse ...
- You could also try the homeopathic medicine call Calciodoron for inadequate lactation. It is a powder that comes in an AM and PM. You take an eighth of a teaspoon in...
Boosting Milk Supply While Pumping
Jul 14, 2009 ... It's the best thing ever. My last baby is 4 and I miss that time, ... The more you pump (and try to breast feed) the more milk supply you ...
Answers
- There are some herbal teas to help increase the milk production that I used just to keep it going once it leveled off. AND with inverted nipples myself with only my fi...
- Don't worry! The more you pump (and try to breast feed) the more milk supply you will have. The key is to relax and find what lets your milk down, especially when pu...
- I exclusively pumped for my daughters (due to numerous reasons including extreme prematurity) 14 months for my oldest and 13 months for my second. It was hard to do b...
Milk Supply Decline
The best times to pump are in the middle of the night and early in the ... I too am working part time and pumping, and a low milk supply is my biggest fear .... Hi there - I worked full-time and breastfed my son exlusively on breastmilk ...
Answers
- I agree with the other responses so far..continue to eat and drink more. I used to worry about the same thing but your body will adjust to what she needs, which is no...
- she drank so much milk because milk is soothing to her, and daycare isnt what she is used too.. and formula isnt bad. theres nothing wrong with it.
- Hi there - I worked full-time and breastfed my son exlusively on breastmilk till be was 15 months (he did get solids at 5.5 months). I actually just weaned his last n...
Breast Milk Drying Up
I breast fed both my children for 2.5 years. The best ways to increase your milk is to demand more from your breasts. Pump every other hour. ...
Answers
- Hi. My name is N.. I am a 35 y/o single mother of two. I breast fed both my children for 2.5 years. The best ways to increase your milk is to demand more from your bre...
- Hi D. The more you are asking for (ie feeding, pumping), the more you produce, i fed my daughter for 9 months and son for 16 months. When my son was about 9 mont...
- Drink plenty of water. Have one to two beers per night. Look for a micro brew or import. American beers have yucky perservatives. Darker beers are better. Can ...
Can I Reuse Pumped, Fresh Breastmilk?
Sep 1, 2009 ... I am able to pump enough each day for my son to have enough fresh milk. ... breastmilk and will not do this for youreally it's probably best ...
Answers
- Use your own best judgement on this issue...it sounds like you need to work up to getting a good supply of frozen milk so you have enough and don't need to worry about...
- Hi S. ask your son peditrican and see what he/she saids about the re-use of breast milk.
- S.: yes you can re use the milk.... there has only been one study and it only looked 48 hours out BUT .. the antibodies and immunological properties in milk are k...
When to Pump...
Sep 1, 2009 ... The best time to pump is right after your baby nurses..if he falls .... Hyperlactation on Right Breast Only? Increasing Milk Supply on Left? ...
Answers
- I breast fed all 5 of my children. After becoming more experienced and educated in the whole process, I found out that the best "fatty" milk comes with the second let...
- Good for you... sounds like you are really dedicated to breastfeeding. You could try either way, pump if you feel too engorged or if you want to stockpile a nice supp...
- My son did that. I mistakenly thought I should let him sleep, but he would only sleep a short time, and wake up hungry, and spitting up. My friend (who had 3 kids), ...
Increasing Breast Milk Supply
Oct 19, 2009 ... I pump milk twice a day at work and store milk in the freezer. .... to persevere through difficulties and keep providing the best you can by your baby! ... least 15-20 minutes each time, you should experience a second let down of milk. ...
Answers
- Wow you are so lucky you were able to pump 2 bottles in one sitting!! I'm lucky if I can get 3 or 4 ounces in a 30 minute sitting!! But I seem to be producing enough f...
- HI L.! I hope some ladies have some great advice for you. I just wanted to add one thing: If your milk supply gets too low, don't stress yourself out or go to extr...
- Yes, you do need to pump or feed at least 4-5 times per day, but you can also pump for longer. By pumping for at least 15-20 minutes each time, you should experience ...
7 Month Old Refuses Formula - Running Out of Stored Milk!
Oct 21, 2009 ... I had to add a little bit at a time to her breast milk as you've ben advised. To increase production, the best thing is to pump more ...
Answers
- At first we mixed mostly breastmilk and a little formula until he got used to it. Just don't do too much at once because if she refuses it you don't want to waste that...
- Dear K., Congratulations on breastfeeding your baby for 7 months! You are doing a great job. You sound like a very good and concerned mom. You say you are able to ...
- Have you tried mixing in some breastmilk with the formula? Maybe start with a small amount of formula and slowly increase as she accepts it? Your milk supply is prob...
