Pumping...

Are there any momma's who only or mostly pump for their child(ren)?

If you only pump, how do you manage to keep your supply up, or increase your supply?

I do   Have been for over 9 months. I don't do anything, I've always had a pretty good supply. You can pump more often or get the Mother's Milk Tea. I've never tried it but my best friend did and said it worked really good.

Quoting ~Mrs.SoldierBoy~:" I do   Have been for over 9 months. I don't do anything, I've always had a pretty good supply. You can ... [snip!] ... can pump more often or get the Mother's Milk Tea. I've never tried it but my best friend did and said it worked really good."

Thanks! I will definitely try the tea. DD is only 3 weeks but we have had some issues lately, so I've been mostly pumping but I can only get a little over 2oz every time I pump but she is eating almost 4oz at each feeding.

Quoting ~Cullen & Ridley's Mommy~:" Thanks! I will definitely try the tea. DD is only 3 weeks but we have had some issues lately, so I've ... [snip!] ... I've been mostly pumping but I can only get a little over 2oz every time I pump but she is eating almost 4oz at each feeding. "

Definitely pump more often if you can. I was the same way the first month or 2. It was tough but then I started getting more and more and now I can go almost 6 hours without pumping and I pump for 15 mins, sometimes 10. You'll get there and the tea should help.

I pumped exclusively for 6 months after I stopped nursing. I pumped every 3 to 4 hours, 10 - 15 minutes, and always at least once between midnight and 5 AM. I didn't get much at first, maybe only an ounce, but after several days I was able to get 4 - 6 out of each side!   I did have to supplement with formula for a couple when I switched over to pumping.

The pump you use makes a big difference, too. I used the Medela Pump in Style. What else.... oh yeah, and I started eating oatmeal every morning, and noticed an increase in my supply!

Good luck...sorry for my rambling    

Quoting ~Cullen & Ridley's Mommy~:" Are there any momma's who only or mostly pump for their child(ren)? If you only pump, how do you manage to keep your supply up, or increase your supply? "

I have a three week old son and I only pump. My son doesn't want to breastfeed and its a little upsetting but pumping is alot easier. I also have a two year who demands alot of attention. I pump after every feeding which is every two hours.I am watching because I want to increase my supply I currently only get about 3 oz in my right boob each pump and about 2 oz in my left.

Quoting loser mom:" I pumped exclusively for 6 months after I stopped nursing. I pumped every 3 to 4 hours, 10 - 15 minutes, ... [snip!] ... I started eating oatmeal every morning, and noticed an increase in my supply! Good luck...sorry for my rambling     "

I have an Avent Dual Pump, and I just heard about the oatmeal thing so I am trying to eat it...but its nasty, lol. I hope I can get my supply to increase soon, I really don't like giving DD formula, and she doesn't seem to care for it much either.

Quoting ~Cullen & Ridley's Mommy~:" I have an Avent Dual Pump, and I just heard about the oatmeal thing so I am trying to eat it...but its ... [snip!] ... I can get my supply to increase soon, I really don't like giving DD formula, and she doesn't seem to care for it much either. "

I've always heard good things about Avent pumps.  

Are you eating the oatmeal plain?? I always had the flavored instant kind. I've heard you're not suppose to use instant, but it worked for me. And I know what you mean about the formula, it killed me having to use it. I did mix it in with breastmilk when I could.

i have a pretty big supply i can do i feeding and then pump 2-4 out of each boob because for the first 6 weeks i made sure to express at least 10-12 times a day

Quoting loser mom:" I've always heard good things about Avent pumps.   Are you eating the oatmeal plain?? I always had ... [snip!] ... me. And I know what you mean about the formula, it killed me having to use it. I did mix it in with breastmilk when I could. "

I've tried mixing some sugar or fruit into it and it is still gross, but I'm not using the instant kind. I might see if the instant will work.