I am trying to pump enough to give her 2 oz - 3 feedings - but when I pump I am only getting like 1 oz between the two boobs! And that is after like 15 min. I have the Medela In Style Electric so I don't think I need a heftier pump. Is there a magic time to try to do this? I am going to have to use the formula today to supplement if I can't pick it up.....
Victoria
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I have the same pump. The first few times I pumped I only got a few teaspoons worth- she was 5 days old. The more often you pump, the more you will produce. You have the most milk early in the morning. Try to get up before you think your daughter will awake and pump. After a few days I was able to pump for one feeding in the morning and then nurse her directly shortly after pumping. Be sure to have a glass of water while you are pumping. If you have trouble with letting down for the pump you can try feeding on one side while you pump on the other. Fm me if you need more help. Don't give up yet. If you have to supplement with formula today your dd WILL be ok.
NuBride
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I have the Medela too and that happened to me in the beginning, you can usually feel the 'let down'....just keep pumping you'll see it will come in like a faucet!
Wait to you see if spray on it's own and squirt the baby! It's amazing what our boobs can do!
Misha
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In addition to what everyone else said (especially drinking lots of water) try pumping after you BF. You might not get much initially but you will be telling your body that it needs to make more and it should start coming in more. I remember there were days when I would get 4 ounces all day long and others where I would get 8 in one sitting. Definitely drink lots and don't give up, it usually gets easier.
