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Could you use a stimulation mode to try and encourage another letdown? Or pause for 5 and do another 5? So still 15 mins in total but 5 min break in between
Most women get a second letdown but obvs you have to pump for long enough. If you're wanting to increase supply, you'll need to increase the frequency/duration of pumps - ideally both, especially at night. Try to imagine if you were directly breastfeeding, baby wouldn't eat for 5 mins every 3 hours, they'd be on and off eating/suckling all day long - that's what sends the message to your brain to create more milk... more stimulation = more milk 😊
@Francheska I use a spectra so it’s hospital grade electric, 15 minutes is already too long for me with a baby that needs constant entertainment 😩😂 but yeah I literally only get milk for those 5 minutes 🙃
@Rebecca yeah I use that mode sadly doesn’t encourage another one! I will give having a little break in between a go
@Heather I pump 8 times a day every 3 hours if I can 🥲 I’m already so sleep deprived lmao
Just seen that you've got a Spectra, great pump but if you're wanting to pump long term I'd really recommend buying wearable pumps - SO MUCH EASIER 😂 I have the Momcozy S12 Pros and they're great
@Heather I have the Medela freestyle too but wanted a better one to help increase my supply
Maybe pump til 20/25 mins on a morning/night one? I have a quick strong let down too. I do 30 in the morning but I don’t pump from 11pm ish until 730/8 so it’s a big one. And then I do 20 mins for most other sessions, maybe 15 if baby is being fussy. I usually find I get a lot straight away, and then more again toward the end like a second wind? The more you pump after you’re empty the more you body thinks “I need to make more” “I need to send out more” even if it’s only an extra couple of minutes. I would try massaging downward from your top milk ducts too while pumping! Are you using a manual or electric? I use the nullie wearable and a tommy tippee manual. I usually wear my wearable for the 15/20 mins and then do a couple mins on the manual to catch a second let down if I have one (I get clogs easily so it helps get them out more than the electric)