Thank you for this video. After I went back to work, I’m July at 6 weeks pp, I still made 5-7oz every 2-3 hours until I got pericarditis out of no where in September. I spoke to the IBCLC at the pediatrician office and was recommended to pump every 2 hours for 48 hours and every 3 for 24 hours around the clock regardless of when I breastfed. It worked and I got my supply back and then 2 weeks later, my baby got sick with rsv and did not stay on the breast for long and since we were on vacation, I had trouble pumping to keep up. Now I’m breast feeding at 8:30a, 11a,1p and 3p, and 5p. I get about 4 ounces the first, 3 oz the second and 2oz, and 3oz on average. Then for bedtime, I’ll breastfeed the baby to sleep and offer a couple ounces of formula to fill him up just in case. He either drinks 2 ounces or nothing. At daycare, he drinks 2, 6oz bottles and 1 formula bottle. I’m trying to get rid of that one formula bottle. I think I can do it with your tips.
Hi momma! ❤️ I’m glad that it’s helpful. I’m surprised that your IBCLC didn’t explain this but at around 8 weeks postpartum, our milk regulates down to just what baby needs. An exclusively breastfeeding baby who eats from the breast will take is an average of 24 ounces every 24 hours. This amount is for babies from 1 months to 6 months old. (After 6 months, it may stay the same or increase up about 4 ounces) If baby is feeding from a bottle, they are usually over fed unless baby is given the bottle, using a Paced Feeding method. It’s usually ok for baby to take in more but can sometimes be hard on their tummy. Causing extra gas pains. Their poop will sometimes look green or goopy. It can also be a lot of work and sometimes impossible for a mom to keep up up with unless she has a forceful letdown/oversupply. If baby isn’t having any issues and you’re able to keep up, that’s ok. Formula fed babies do increase their ounces at they age. Breastmilk intake stays the same because breastmilk is utilized more completely. Sorry I’m so long winded lol. ❤️ Do you think that baby is getting much more than that? Is baby doing well with that? At 6 months he’s probably done really well. 😃 Here’s Paced Feeding Video if you’re not familiar with that. Paced Feeding ua-cam.com/video/NIDWewaslOQ/v-deo.html
Mary - love this! Do you have any videos about how to build a frozen storage? I am feeding baby at the breast but would love to start building a supply for when I’m not around.
I just looked through my videos and I don’t see that I’ve done that video. I’ve covered it on a Facebook video but forgot here. Thanks! I’ll work on that next couple of week ❤️ I want to say that when I cover this topic, it’s not popular because I am not a believer in a large freezer stash to use at work if you still want to fully breastfeed on the weekends because it will eventually start to drop your supply. A freezer stash should be mainly for emergency use only. An emergency would be if you have to be away from baby unexpectedly or on a medication that wasn’t compatible for breastfeeding. A mom may want to build a freezer stash If they know that they’re going to start a medication that won’t be compatible with a Breastfeeding, they’re going to have surgery soon that won’t easily allow for breastfeeding or it just won’t work to pump at work. To keep us supply up, you must pump as often as baby eats and at around the same time. In the beginning, you will still want to nurse baby on your days off but after time is it I will drop if you aren’t pumping at work, as often as baby eats. An exception to this rule would be if you have a forceful let down and over supply, but doing a lot of extra pumping will make that conditioners worse. There you go for my thoughts about freezer stash. I’ll get off of my soapbox on that. Lol If you still need or want a freezer stash, here’s a bit on how; Be sure to pump slowly in the beginning and especially when you’re done and want to wean back down. keep pumping times, consistent in order to have enough supply to do both Breastfeeding and pumping extra (or just pumping enough for baby if you are an exclusive pumper). Pumping in the morning will always give you a larger volume of milk, but it will have slightly less fat so it’s good to do some evening pumping but realize that it’s normal to get a very small amount in the evening. Know that babies who are fed from the breast, take in an average of 24 ounces every 24 hours from one month to six months old . Babies older than six months may take in a few as they are adding some solids. That usually goes back down to 18 to 24 ounces when they are more fully on solids. When babies are fed breastmilk in a bottle much more than they need. This will waste milk, because baby can’t utilize that extra amount. It won’t hurt baby, they’ll just Pee poop it out but it’s difficult for mom to keep up to pump enough to be wasted. If baby is peace fed. (I have a video on that.) they won’t be in overfed with a bottle. Mini daycare facilities won’t pace feed because it takes more time. Adding heat and massage will help to increase your pumping output. Adding lots of breast massage before and during pumping will also greatly increase your supply. You can pump at a time that you know baby doesn’t usually want to nurse again or you can pump about five or 10 minutes after a nursing session. You’ll learn what works best for you. Depending on the age of your baby, how often they eat, will determine how much you should store in each bag. I recommend starting with small amounts because you don’t want to waste it. If baby will be with a daycare person, that’s willing to add a little bit more to a bottle instead of heating up a whole bag would be best but many daycare centers aren’t willing or able to take that much time. (it won’t hurt for baby to get cold milk and they don’t usually mind it.) Oh boy! I had many more thoughts on this subject than I thought I would. Lol That’s a lot to go over for you, but it’s hopefully a start. Watch for the video in a couple of weeks. Again, thanks for the question.❤️
@@marycahillclc this is so helpful! I guess I didn’t realize that having a frozen stash isn’t even really necessary. I have just seen a lot of moms with that. I don’t intend on stopping the breastfeeding and will be able to pump at work when I go back (8more weeks maternity leave) so sounds like I can just keep it fresh? If you were going to wean at some point, do moms ever try and build up a stash to use after they stop or most people just stop completely? Thank you so much for your thorough response!
@@kkleyla yes, that’s a good idea to store up some milk if you want to be done breastfeeding. Just remember that it needs to be used up within a year. 😃
This was very helpful! Thank you ❤️❤️ One question though: If I’m doing a power pumping session, does that need to be the only pumping session I do in a day? Or do I do my power pump session and then go back to my typical every 2-3 hour pumping sessions?
You will need to continue your regular pumping sessions also. Are you an exclusive pumper? How old is baby? Do you feel like your supply is low? Is that why you are power pumping? How much milk do you get at each pumping? And how much milk are you getting every 24 hours? Sorry, so many questions lol ❤️
5:06 - mini power pumping tip is seriously great. Pediatrician said my son is getting enough; his weight increased 2 ounces per day so technically double. He is 16 days old. But during night he would continue breastfeed for 3-4 hours and that is very tiring so we usually give him 15-20 ml formula and than he sleeps afterwards other than that he is exclusively breastfed. That makes me think should I follow the mini power pump schedule or this habit of his will improve. I really hope you see this comment and respond 😢
Hi mommy! Congrats on your new little one! 🥰 It’s very normal for newborns to nurse almost nonstop. Its a good thing that they wake and eat often but it’s very tiring when it’s in the night. You might be able to encourage him to do this cluster eating a little earlier in the evening. You can do this by offering the breast every hour for 3 to 4 hours before you go to bed. When baby cluster feeds, they aren’t getting much more milk in ounces but they are getting slightly more fat. The awesome thing about Breastfeeding is that baby adjusts for just what they need. It sounds like his weight gain is doing great! It’s OK if you want to continue to give baby formula. I’m not at all anti-formula but I just want you to know that it works differently. Formula doesn’t digest as easily or as quickly. This is why baby will sleep longer when they have formula. You have to do what works best for you.🥰 It will get better though. Eventually he’ll sleep a little longer. 😴.
@@marycahillclc I can’t thank you enough for responding to this post. It relieved my worry. I will stay positive and continue to offer him breast as you suggested. Thank you so much ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
It depends on your supply. You can power pump more often if necessary but remember to keep time consistent to see results. I have some questions: How old is baby? Are you exclusively pumping? How many ounces are you seeing at pumping sessions? How many wet diapers are you seeing? The more details that you can give me, the better 😃❤️
Excellent video! my baby is 2 months old, he wasn't getting enough weight the first month so my doctor told me to give him formula and I did. I tried to avoid biberon but finally I gave it, so since 3 weeks he doesn't want to take my breast (he cries every time he's at my breast or sometimes he does just nothing), now I am obligated to pump my milk out if I want to continue the breastfeeding. I have tried the mini power pumping but I think there is not a big change, I pump maximum 1 oz every hour and sometimes even less (i can pump 4 oz in the morning but after more than 5/6 hrs without pumping the night) I would like to give my baby only my milk, even if he doesn't love my breast anymore and I have to do exclusively pump. That's why I would like to increase my production. He eats minimum 3 oz every 2 hours, he definitely asks more I can pump, so he can't get enough with only my milk. :( please help me.
You can usually get baby back to the breast after a nursing strike/not wanting to latch. I have a video on that I’ll link here for you if you want to check that out. Baby at the breast is the very best way to make more milk. You can make more milk by pumping/power pumping but it’s important to pump at least every three hours during the day and at about the same time every day. So you can’t go a longer stretch some days. Waiting several hours to pump will start to greatly decrease your milk supply. The milk doesn’t get stored up when you go longer stretches. It might be a little more the 1st or 2nd time that you go a longer stretch but then your body will greatly decrease your supply. It’s normal to be able to pump more milk out in the first part of the day then in the evening. Your milk in the evening is less in volume but has slightly more fat in it. The stimulation part is huge for making enough milk. Babies mouth on your breast does the stimulation the very best but when you are doing power pumping you need to add lots and lots and lots of breast massage. Massage before and in between the pumping sessions. I know this is so hard mommy! You’re doing a great job! ❤️
I would not over do it if possible because it can be a lot of work and stress. Remember to be consistent on time. That’s when you’ll see better results. Also, keep in mind that you will start to see results after 3 to 5 days. It will keep increasing a bit from there but in the 1st days it will feel like a waste of time. Remember that we make more milk in the morning so don’t be discouraged with very low volume in the afternoon and evening. If you want to PP more often, you’ll need to do it around the same time every day and if you drop powering pumping sessions, wean off slowly. Suddenly stopping can cause clogged ducts. 💕
Thanks! That’s a great question! Most moms do 2 power pumping sessions a day. You can do more but don’t don’t so much that your breasts/nipples feel sore. Remember that it takes 3 to 5 days to start to see an increase and it helps to do power pumping at around the same time every day. What’s going on that you’re needing to power pump? (How old is baby and signs that you’re seeing?)
@@marycahillclc my baby is 2 months old and I only pump 3 ounces every three hours. He wants more but I don’t have any extra. I do heat massage I’m also exclusively pumping. Is there anything I can do ?
@@adrianeelise3849 being an exclusive pumper is much harder and much more work than feeding from the breast but you can do it💕 You may need to add another pumping session somewhere in the day. How often are you doing a power pumping? That’s great that you’re doing lots of heat and massage. Are you doing some skin to skin time with baby? How many total ounces are you pumping every 24 hours?
@@marycahillclc my son eats 3 ounces every 3 hours so I’m pumping about 24 ounces a day and I pump every 3 hours when I give him a bottle. Should I do skin to skin? Since I’m not feeding him at the breast will that still help? Not sure if pumping works the same. I just started power pumping and noticed a slight different but I still only pump out an ounce out of each breast every theee hours. If I wait two hours and pump I get the same it’s so weird.
@@adrianeelise3849 that’s perfect to pump 24 ounces every 24 hours. There may be days that baby will take in an ounce or two less or more. Yes, you definitely want to still do lots of skin to skin. Your body will react to baby on your skin and tell your body to make more milk. You know when you see a picture of a chocolate chip cookie, your mouth might water? If you smell the cookie, your mouth will really water? This is a physical reaction that your body does to make saliva to start to break down that cookie 🍪 When you see, smell and especially touch (skin to skin) your baby, hormones are physically released that help you to make milk. Be sure that you’re pumping on a regular schedule. You might get the same amount if you pump 3 hours as you do at 2 hours, right now but it will start to reduce supply if done consistently. Does that make sense? 💕
Most moms can wean off of power pumping, especially if you feed from the breast. Some moms who are doing a lot of or exclusively pumping, may need to continue at lease some. Maybe just once a day. Tell me about your situation ❤️ How old is baby? Are you exclusively pumping? Give me lots of details.
I have a question so I took the pills to stop breastfeeding and I regret it I did it because I was so sick and he wouldn't latch but I wanna start again what do I do how long would it take me and how do I start ??
Hi! Your video was very informative. Is power pumping once a day? Baby is 3.5 months, only breast feeds with me but feeds from bottle when I’m at school. My stash is running low and need it to go back up.
You can do once or twice a day but that’s a lot of time. The important part is that you need to do this extra pumping at the same time every day. If you choose random times, you won’t see much of an increase. How much milk do you usually pump at a time? Is baby being pace fed with the bottle? Are you able to pump at school? It’s best for your supply if you can pump as often as baby eats but that’s not always possible. So if baby normally eats at 11 AM and 2 PM, it’s best if you can pump at around the same times. Then baby will receive that pumped milk, the very next school day. Using fresh milk that was pumped within the last few days is best when possible. Frozen milk is still great but it loses a little bit of nutrients. Frozen milk loses most of the immunological properties. ❤️
Hi Mary! Yes so I pump 3-4 ounces each time but she eats anywhere from 4.5-5. Baby is pace fed and I make sure to pump the same at the same times that I am away from her. I actually haven’t been consistent with the power pumping times so I think I will readjust hat to see some results 👍🏽😅
@@user-ww2lt5je5f Average/pumping output is 1 to 1.5 ounces an hour. If it’s been 3 hours since you’ve nursed or pumped, you should be seeing about 3 to 4 ounces. In the morning it will usually be more and in the afternoon it will be much lower. Breastfeeding babies who eat from the breast, take in an average of 24 ounces every 24 hours. Pace feeding usually slows baby down to match what they would take from the breast. How often is baby taking a bottle while you’re away? About how many hours are you away from baby? How many ounces total are you pumping? How many ounces is baby taking in total in that time?
Whenever you can consistently pump every day at that same time. Pick a time that’s best for you. Keep in mind that you’ll always see less milk in the afternoon than in the morning but that milk is slightly higher in fat so it’s excellent even though it’s less. Tell me about your situation. How old is baby? Do you feed from the breast most of the time? Are you seeing signs of low supply?
When power pumping since its for an hour, can I still use that breast milk? Its sitting in the pump bottles until I'm done doing the power pump. Would the milk still be gooodM
Yes, definitely still good. Freshly pumped breastmilk can sit out unrefrigerated for up to three hours. Once it’s been refrigerated, then warmed up or fed to baby. It should only be left out for one hour at most. Do refrigerated it as soon as you can, but that one hour of pumping is just fine ❤️
Yes! Most definitely 😃 keep in mind how very important stimulation (massage) during and between the pumping sessions is. Do you have any milk currently? Will baby latch?
My baby was born premature and is still in the hospital the nurses only want me to feed him every other feeding session. He eats every 3 hours now, and HAS to eat 50mls of milk. If he doesnt frink enough from the breast i have to Supplement with pumped breast milk or formula. My supply has been going down hes 3 weeks now. Im desperate for him to get enough milk from me and cut out the formula. All the back and forth to the hospital has been very difficult...he also just doesnt gave the energy to eat as much as he needs if i want to try and breastfeed him 3x a day I need to be at the hospital from 12pm to 12 am and then im not home till almost 2.a.m. and have a hard time pumping on a consistent baisis at the same times at night especially id hd doesnt eat enough and i ha e to pump afterwards it messes up all my timings...
If i had him at home i would always offer him the breast and Supplement what he still needs to eat, but they dont want me to do that at the hospital... its all very frustrating.
@@sigourneybrand5695 So sorry that it’s been a rough start😢 That is so exhausting to be at the hospital. It’s difficult to get good rest. 😴 So he’s 3 weeks now, what gestational week was he born in? Does he have an expected release date? Does he have some medical issues because he was premature or they just monitor him? Are you able to hold him skin to skin throughout the day or only when you are feeding him? When you are with him at the hospital and they give him formula every other feeding, are you able to pump milk there at the hospital? If so, how much milk are you getting at each pumping session?
@@sigourneybrand5695 I recommend that moms try to work with the doctors/nurses and not against their direction. By this I mean; If you feel that he would do better to be at the breast more often, you could kindly discuss it with them. You can ask them if you could, “try” offering the breast at every feeding. While he’s there, they will be weighing him before and after feedings so they’ll be able to monitor his intake. My granddaughter was premature but very healthy. She was below 3lbs at her lowest. My daughter was pumping for her but they wanted formula every 6 to 8 hours. She was gaining well but they didn’t want to drop the formula. I kindly told the medical team that breastmilk is more completely absorbed than formula so it would be a better option. They weren’t happy about dropping the formula but they reluctantly agreed to try and she made great progress. I’m not sure how your baby’s condition is. There can sometimes be a valid reason to keep baby on formula but often it’s not necessary. So please be open to keeping him on formula if necessary but speak up, ask questions and advocate for your baby. If formula is needed right now, that’s ok. Formula is a great alternative to breastmilk. You can always add in more breastmilk as his health allows 🥰
Very helpful video.. My kid is 5 month old, I have issues of low supply from beginning itself. I am getting 40 ml from both breasts every 3 hours. after this, I give him formula milk. Can power pumping work by 5 months pp
Yes, you can still power pump. It takes a bit more work but you can do it. A couple of things to remember are; Stimulate (breast massage) is hugely important. Don’t skip it. Another big one is consistency. You must pump at around the same time every day. Try to pump at least every 3 hours. Did you have a good supply in the first weeks? If you did, you can usually get back there. *No need to pump in the middle of the night. Get your rest. ❤️
my baby has stoped talking from the left side for over 2monghs now she stopped liking the taste on that side! iv just brought a pump to see if i can get the milk supply up there or take out the sore taste.... is this possible to get more milk back on that side and change the taste back to the way it was! why has it changed taste in the left side compared to the right
It could be the taste but it can also be how fast/slow the flow is or baby may not like laying on that side. You can try laying back or a different position to see if that works. Baby might also take that side when sleepy. You can’t change the taste on just one side. Your milk in general can taste different if you eat strong tasting foods like garlic but babies usually don’t mind. The good news Is that it’s totally ok to just nurse on one side. Moms who have lost a breast can totally nurse their baby and moms with twins can totally feed their babies with just 2 breasts. You can try to increase supply on that side but it’s really not necessary. The side that baby does like, will produce more. You can increase supply on that side baby adding massage and pumping but I wouldn’t let it cause you stress. Does that help? ❤️
My baby is in her 3 month, and am still not able to get enough milk. I got started with formula milk and since 10 days am trying to pump. I hardly get few drops of milk, I believe this is the time for power pump ?
We’re you able to pump more than just drops in the beginning? Does baby feed from the breast for part of every feeding? Power pumping can be very helpful. Be sure to add lots of breast massage with it. But the very best way to increase supply is by having baby on the breast as often and as long as possible. A great way to increase supply is to nurse on both breast, then give a small amount of formula, then nurse on both sides again, then finish the formula if baby is still hungry. I have a video on that. I’ll get the link for you. That’s a lot of work but it works well. ❤️
Hello, I have a question about the mini power pump session. Should/can this mini power pumping be done after every breastfeeding session? My baby is 3 months and we've been supplementing with fórmula. My supply is low because baby had jaundice and was very lethargic plus baby had a poor latch that i did not catch early on. So we have had to supplement with formula. Baby latches on regularly but does not stay on for very long. I would like to increase my supply to decrease the formula some. It is why I want to know how often you can mini power pump. Thank you
You can power pump more often but the very best way to increase supply is by having baby at the breast more. How much (ounces/mls) are you able to pump every day? How much formula is baby taking in a day? Here’s a video that will help you to increase supply while weaning off formula. ua-cam.com/video/S3DSN2Dwf5M/v-deo.htmlsi=0pCUBeI2yIOJOt9q
@@marycahillclc I am able to pump about 20-22 ml per session between both breast this is sometimes after nursing. Baby takes about 10-12 oz daily of formula.
Start with massage mode and then go to expression. So it’s very important to understand that the massage mode does not replaced hand massaging for stimulation.
Hi...am I able to combination feed? breast milk as the main milk but in the meantime give formula to catch up on my breast milk by pumping..I can't seem to keep up with my baby..any advice would be great
Yes, you can combination feed. I’ll link you to my video on increasing supply while weaning off of formula. I think that this one will help. Tell me a little more though. How old is baby? What signs are you seeing to show that your supply is low? ua-cam.com/video/S3DSN2Dwf5M/v-deo.html
Baby is 4 months and after my milk adjusted I was able to pump 4 or 5 oz all together from both breasts..I just started power pumping I did it for 4 days then went back to 3 times a day and now I'm only pumping 2 or 3 oz from both breasts 15 mins on both. Baby also gets upset when I latch him cause it like I'm empty and even when I am full and feed him he wants more but I empty out fast when I nurse him..I'm going to try to keep power pumping I guess hopefully it works
@@Foxie089 2 to 3 ounces at a pumping is very normal. Let me get some more details. How often does baby latch at the breast? How many bottles of breastmilk does baby drink and about how many ounces in each bottle?
How many days do I need to power pump ....do I need to power pump daily once for few days and give a gap and then continue ??? Or do it daily....please reply mam
Great question! It really depends on how you respond to the power pumping. Some moms just power pump occasionally and some will do it on a regular basis. If you see the increase that you need, you can usually stop the added pumping. If you see a drop, you can add it back in. Tell me about your situation. How old is baby? What signs are you seeing that show your supply is low? Do you feed from the breast or do you bottlefeed?
Mrs Cahill, Im debating if I should really make magic happen and find time to do this for a few days. Im exclusievely pumping and my son is 8 months. supply is low (using previously frozen) and we're trying to push to the 1year mark.
Only you can decide if it’s too much stress to continue pumping right now. If you do decide to be done with your breastfeeding journey (pumping is still breastfeeding. And it’s so much more work so you get extra credit 💕). Please don’t think or say “I only breastfed to 8 months” instead be so proud of 8 months of hard work! ❤️. Let me know what you decide mommy. 🥰
@@marycahillclc we've been exclusively pumping since 2months so I know all too well the implications of pumping which is why im debating if i can handle PP. Does it make sense to do it later in the evening/ night when supply is lower?
@@frankie7842 it’s important to be consistent on the time of day to pp. it’s easier to see more results earlier in the day. Moms are often frustrated by the evening pumpings.
Hello! I’m dealing with a low Milk supply with my 8 month old. She won’t stay on the boob longer than 5min (doesn’t want to work for the let down) I understand the power pump schedule for a full time breastfeeding mom and have been incorporating that in my day but what I’m confused about is how do I normally pump after a feeding ? Can I do a mini power pump after each feeding and then one power pump a day ?
Hi mommy! It would probably be helpful for your supply, to just do a pumping after each nursing session. (I hope I’m understanding the question 🥰) She might be taking in enough in those 5 minutes. You can apply heat before nursing sessions, that will speed up your letdown. Is she getting formula or previously pumped milk? Is she eating some solids?
I have been doing what you suggested and I see a slight increase and I’m very happy about it because she definitely is taking in more. She does eat solids. I found that pumping at night helped boosted my supply and stock because she no longer feeds at night and I believe that was a big reason for a dip in my supply
No formula Just breastfeeding and the milk i pump. It went from barely an oz a pumping session to 3 oz a pumping session so as you can imagine I’m very grateful for that!
@@maribelbanuelos7678 wow! Fully feeding and 3 ounces a pump is huge. That’s great! Be cautious with this amount. It can sometimes give baby excessive gas and other problems because we have more lactose in our milk when we have so much more foremilk. Also, you’ll need to be sure to not suddenly skip pumping sessions. It can increase your chances of a clogged duct. When you’re ready to cut back on the extra pumping, just cut down pumping by a few minutes at a time ❤️
Currently 18+5 with my first little one and I am planning on exclusively pumping so was researching power pumping. Can you use the massage function on your breast pump if it has one or do you recommend manually massaging?
Unless you have a forceful let/oversupply, it’s important to add manual massage. Your pump just do not do it. If you’re getting plenty of milk, you can wait until you see less in supply. A normal pumping output is 1 to 1.5 ounces and hour. So if you haven’t pumped in 3 hours, you should see 3 to 4.5 ounces. It’s important to pump on a regular basis and at close to the same time each day. ❤️
@@rosieorr4678 can I ask why you’re planning to exclusively pump? Just wondering if there was a problem last time. If your reason is personal, please don’t feel obligated to reply. ❤️
@@marycahillclc this is my first baby and I’m planning on exclusively pumping mainly so my baby can still get breast milk when I have to go back to work and others will have to look after them 💕
@@rosieorr4678 it would be a good idea to feed from the breast in the first 2 or 3 weeks if possible. The baby on the breast helps to get your supply established. You can pump right from the beginning but it’s lots of work in my opinion. Especially in those 1st weeks because baby eats so often. But do what you’re most comfortable doing ❤️
How old is your baby now? What’s happening when baby is latching? Your pump should not hurt. Flange size may need adjusting and pump suction may need turned down. Are you wanting to power pump, to build a freezer stash?
@@marycahillclc thank you for the response ! My baby is 6weeks and 2 days old. Sometimes he's on a good latch and sometimes not. For the past 2 weeks he started to sleep while nursing and its hard for him to wake up , what i do is just put him on a side lying position then he sleeps and wakes up fussy and always wanting to be fed, so he doesnt have a good sleep/nap during daytime. Thats why i wanted to pump or evem power pump so ican feed him continually and not having hard time to latch .
Hi Mary, do you advise power pumping for preemie baby mamas? or should I stick to the 8 - 10 times a day, 2-3hr gaps schedule the hospitals advise? my preemie is 1 week old and I’m only able to get about 10ml total in each pump, and I have to do this every 2 hours for 24hrs, and its messing with my sleep and energy, which I feel also affects the supply further. please help. 🙁
I don’t know that I would start power pumping yet but I would increase your day pumping and get a longer stretch at night. 8 to 12 pumpings every 24 hours but try to get a 4 hour stretch at night if possible. Let me ask some questions first. 10ml every 2 hours is a low amount at 1 weeks pp. How was delivery and recovery for you so far? Is this your 1st baby? If you have older babies, how was your milk supply with them? What gestational week in your pregnancy was baby born at? Any idea as to how long before baby can come home? Are you able to hold baby, skin to skin in the NICU?
@@marycahillclc Hi Mary, thanks so much for the quick response. I delivered by c-section, at 22+6 weeks. It’s my first pregnancy, and recovery has been rough, still unable to walk for more than 5 minutes. I’m 130kg with really big breasts and I’m sick of everyone commenting at how strange it is that my big breasts could produce so little. Docs say baby will stay around 4 months before they can come home, and yes I am able to kangaroo him every other day. We alternate days with the father. At the beginning I used to get more milk with my hands, but the nurse advised that I stick to the pump, but its been low since.
@@delphaze I’m sorry that people are saying that to you. Size absolutely does not matter. Some moms with very small Breast could have an oversupply. Hand expressing can usually get more milk out and even faster than a pump once mom gets used to it. It sounds like you are very good at it. Also, hand expressing adds more stimulation than a pump. More stimulation helps to maintain and increase supply. I think it would be good to go back to hand expressing. If you choose to use the pump, (or even with hand expressing) apply heat and massage both breasts for at least 10 minutes before pumping. If you’re not becoming engorged, you could do, a mini power pumping. This would be to pump, massage for 10 minutes then pump again. Be sure to do this at about the same time every day. I wouldn’t do thin more than twice a day. Also, keep in mind that you’ll get more milk out in the first part of day. Then you will at the end of the day. It takes 3 to 5 days to even start to see an increase in supply so be patient. It’s a very slow process to recover from a c section. It’s a major surgery. There are times that mom can have a retained placenta but that now very common in a c section. When it is retained, mom will have extra blood loss and sometimes low milk supply. You are probably just recovering normally but it’s alway good to see your doctor if you feel like you’re not doing well just to be sure you’re healing properly. Delivering baby so early can also affect milk supply. Before 30 weeks can make milk production slower in the beginning. I would pump every 2 hours (2 hours from when you finish one pumping until you start the next). One 2 hour stretch at night will be ok but I would do more than that. Congratulations on your very tiny baby! Get some rest when you can while you’re waiting for baby to come home. ❤️
@@marycahillclc thank you so much for your detailed response Mary, truly appreciate it. I think the key word here is patience.. 🙌🏾 been so anxious from this whole process coz I’ve been tying it to not wanting to let my baby down, but its really a patience game! I incorporated all your advice and I’ve started to notice the supply increasing.. slowly but surely. Came from 10ml to 30ml both sides, per pump session, in about 4 days. Really hopeful it will continue to increase if I keep at it. Thanks so much Mary, you’re a life saver. 🤗🤗
Hi there! Very informative, I learned a lot. I’m breastfeeding and pumping when I can. My baby wets 8+ diapers a day, so I know he’s getting enough milk from the breast I just would like to be able to pump more to store for a nice freezer stash. I have been trying to PP but missed a day and haven’t been able to do it the same time every day. How important is it that I do PP the same time every day?
The same time if day thing is important if you want to see more output. 8+ diapers a day makes me question a forceful letdown. Do you have that? How old is baby? How many extra ounces a day are you pumping?
@@marycahillclc I’m really unsure if I have a forceful letdown, but I might because sometimes I notice a little milk leaking from baby’s mouth once the milk lets down. I saw this a couple of weeks ago and started to question if I had an oversupply. Baby is 6 weeks and will be 7 weeks old on Tuesday. And typically I only pump an extra 10 ounces if I’m around baby to nurse all day; which I personally don’t think that’s a lot as to why I want a little more. But I do have more than 30 bags of milk in freezer right now with ranges from 2-4oz in them mainly. My days are a little busy with 2 under 2, so I came to the conclusion that my power pumps if I’m going to stick with it, is easier to do in the late evenings once the kids are down for the day.
@@kenieshasmith9192 10 extra ounces a day on top of fully breastfeeding is almost half of what baby takes in a day so 10 ounces is a lot unless it’s in place of feeding from the breast. If you have a forceful letdown/oversupply and you do extra pumping, it can have a negative affect on you and baby unless you get it under control. The possible problems could be; for you, clogged ducts/mastitis For baby, slow weight gain or high weight gain. It’s most often slow weight gain. We don’t worry about high weight gain. Baby will sometimes suffer with lots of painful gas, often misdiagnosed with Reflux or dairy allergies. Baby will often have green or frothy poop. Are you seeing any of those? If you have this condition, you’ll have it with every baby but each baby will handle it differently.
@@marycahillclc Good to know and So far I haven’t noticed any negative effects. No clogged ducts or mastitis. Baby is gaining weight fine, but he was also a big boy when born. His bowels are the normal mustardy looking color when he does go. I do notice that he passes a lot of gas though.
My baby is gaining weight slowly, and pediatricians keep pushing to increase formula supplements when I'm actually trying to wean off. I will try the mini power pump. I will do it in the late afternoon when my supply is lower. How do I know it worked and when to stop?
If you see six or more wet diapers every 24 hours than you know babies getting enough. If baby is staying at a consistent weight percentile then they’re doing great. In the first 6 to 8 weeks their weight percentile can change but after that point it should stay about the same. So if your baby is at 5 percentile they should always stay around that. Some babies are just smaller than others. How old is your baby? Did you see my video about weaning off of formula?
@Mary Cahill, Certified Lactation Counselor my baby was born at the 50 percentile with 7lbs but he lost weight in the first 3 weeks due to a tongue tie that we only found out too late. I also had retained placenta that delayed me of getting the full milk supply. I have used a nipple shield for the first 4 weeks until he had the lip tie removed. All this impacted my milk supply. Now I'm working really hard to increase my milk supply but nothing seems to work. He's now 10 weeks old and gaining weight consistently by he never recover back to the 50 percentile. He's now at 11lbs. I've been doing the mini power pump for 2 weeks now and I feel my milk supply might be catching up but very slowly. I'm afraid to start removing the formula because I'm not sure my body will respond. How can I know the power pump is working? I've been doing everyday by 6pm, but does it increase my milk supply thru all day or just in that period? Any help is welcome!! Thanks. I love your videos!
@@LeMary1208 it’s good to be consistent on times that you pump in the day. If you’re trying to get some extra milk, maybe pump every day at 9am 12pm and 3Pm. Remember that baby is very best for increasing supply. Feed baby on one breast as long as possible then, when baby seems about done, switch to the second breast. If baby will, even switch back to the 1st breast. Let baby use you like a human pacifier. 😁 To wean from formula, trust your baby. Feed from both breasts (as long as possible on that 1st side the switch to the 2nd side). Give baby a small amount of formula (maybe half of what you usually give), then back to the breast. You’ll have a 2nd letdown. Then offer the 2nd half of the formula. Trust baby. If he doesn’t want it, he’s full. Then just keep cutting back until he’s no longer on formula 💜
@Mary Cahill, Certified Lactation Counselor thanks Mary. In my case the pediatrician told me to not let baby on breast more than 10 min in each side because after that he would be burning too many calories (doesn't make sense to me when everyone tells me to keep baby on breast as much as possible). I can only do 1 power pump session at 6pm because I have no support, and I can only power pump when my husband gets home in the evening. I find very challenging pumping in the middle of the day because my baby won't be happy if i put him aside for pumping so long. I also always fear that he will demand the breast in the middle or right after pumping when i just emptied my boobs (happened couple of times and it broke my heart). I'm so discouraged to learn that only one power pump won't do much for my milk supply.
@@LeMary1208 how old is baby now? Did the dr tell you recently that breastfeeding would burn more calories than they take in? That is generally something that is done for NICU babies. I definitely want you to follow your doctors directions but you might discuss it again with the doctor. One power pumping will still be effective. You can only do so much. If that session is at around the same time each day, that would be best. Doing it about 20 minutes after you nurse would be good. If baby did get hungry, you can always give what you just pumped. Did your doctor want you to nurse 10 min each side, each session? Generally it’s best to nurse on one side as long as possible then go to the 2nd side. This gives baby slightly more fat by staying on the first side longer. Also, if you’re power pumping is in the evening, it will be great but you won’t see much milk because we have slightly less in the evenings but what we do have, has slightly more fat in it. So pumping in the evening is good, you’ll just get less out. Babies also tend to eat more often in the evenings so baby may want to eat right after a pumping. How much are you getting now from that one evening pumping?
Thank you for this video. After I went back to work, I’m July at 6 weeks pp, I still made 5-7oz every 2-3 hours until I got pericarditis out of no where in September. I spoke to the IBCLC at the pediatrician office and was recommended to pump every 2 hours for 48 hours and every 3 for 24 hours around the clock regardless of when I breastfed. It worked and I got my supply back and then 2 weeks later, my baby got sick with rsv and did not stay on the breast for long and since we were on vacation, I had trouble pumping to keep up. Now I’m breast feeding at 8:30a, 11a,1p and 3p, and 5p. I get about 4 ounces the first, 3 oz the second and 2oz, and 3oz on average. Then for bedtime, I’ll breastfeed the baby to sleep and offer a couple ounces of formula to fill him up just in case. He either drinks 2 ounces or nothing. At daycare, he drinks 2, 6oz bottles and 1 formula bottle. I’m trying to get rid of that one formula bottle. I think I can do it with your tips.
Hi momma! ❤️ I’m glad that it’s helpful.
I’m surprised that your IBCLC didn’t explain this but at around 8 weeks postpartum, our milk regulates down to just what baby needs. An exclusively breastfeeding baby who eats from the breast will take is an average of 24 ounces every 24 hours. This amount is for babies from 1 months to 6 months old. (After 6 months, it may stay the same or increase up about 4 ounces) If baby is feeding from a bottle, they are usually over fed unless baby is given the bottle, using a Paced Feeding method. It’s usually ok for baby to take in more but can sometimes be hard on their tummy. Causing extra gas pains. Their poop will sometimes look green or goopy. It can also be a lot of work and sometimes impossible for a mom to keep up up with unless she has a forceful letdown/oversupply.
If baby isn’t having any issues and you’re able to keep up, that’s ok. Formula fed babies do increase their ounces at they age. Breastmilk intake stays the same because breastmilk is utilized more completely.
Sorry I’m so long winded lol. ❤️
Do you think that baby is getting much more than that? Is baby doing well with that? At 6 months he’s probably done really well. 😃
Here’s Paced Feeding Video if you’re not familiar with that.
Paced Feeding
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Mary - love this! Do you have any videos about how to build a frozen storage? I am feeding baby at the breast but would love to start building a supply for when I’m not around.
I just looked through my videos and I don’t see that I’ve done that video. I’ve covered it on a Facebook video but forgot here. Thanks! I’ll work on that next couple of week ❤️
I want to say that when I cover this topic, it’s not popular because I am not a believer in a large freezer stash to use at work if you still want to fully breastfeed on the weekends because it will eventually start to drop your supply. A freezer stash should be mainly for emergency use only. An emergency would be if you have to be away from baby unexpectedly or on a medication that wasn’t compatible for breastfeeding. A mom may want to build a freezer stash If they know that they’re going to start a medication that won’t be compatible with a Breastfeeding, they’re going to have surgery soon that won’t easily allow for breastfeeding or it just won’t work to pump at work.
To keep us supply up, you must pump as often as baby eats and at around the same time. In the beginning, you will still want to nurse baby on your days off but after time is it I will drop if you aren’t pumping at work, as often as baby eats. An exception to this rule would be if you have a forceful let down and over supply, but doing a lot of extra pumping will make that conditioners worse.
There you go for my thoughts about freezer stash. I’ll get off of my soapbox on that. Lol If you still need or want a freezer stash, here’s a bit on how;
Be sure to pump slowly in the beginning and especially when you’re done and want to wean back down.
keep pumping times, consistent in order to have enough supply to do both Breastfeeding and pumping extra (or just pumping enough for baby if you are an exclusive pumper).
Pumping in the morning will always give you a larger volume of milk, but it will have slightly less fat so it’s good to do some evening pumping but realize that it’s normal to get a very small amount in the evening.
Know that babies who are fed from the breast, take in an average of 24 ounces every 24 hours from one month to six months old . Babies older than six months may take in a few as they are adding some solids. That usually goes back down to 18 to 24 ounces when they are more fully on solids. When babies are fed breastmilk in a bottle much more than they need. This will waste milk, because baby can’t utilize that extra amount. It won’t hurt baby, they’ll just Pee poop it out but it’s difficult for mom to keep up to pump enough to be wasted. If baby is peace fed. (I have a video on that.) they won’t be in overfed with a bottle. Mini daycare facilities won’t pace feed because it takes more time.
Adding heat and massage will help to increase your pumping output. Adding lots of breast massage before and during pumping will also greatly increase your supply.
You can pump at a time that you know baby doesn’t usually want to nurse again or you can pump about five or 10 minutes after a nursing session. You’ll learn what works best for you.
Depending on the age of your baby, how often they eat, will determine how much you should store in each bag. I recommend starting with small amounts because you don’t want to waste it. If baby will be with a daycare person, that’s willing to add a little bit more to a bottle instead of heating up a whole bag would be best but many daycare centers aren’t willing or able to take that much time. (it won’t hurt for baby to get cold milk and they don’t usually mind it.)
Oh boy! I had many more thoughts on this subject than I thought I would. Lol That’s a lot to go over for you, but it’s hopefully a start. Watch for the video in a couple of weeks. Again, thanks for the question.❤️
@@marycahillclc this is so helpful! I guess I didn’t realize that having a frozen stash isn’t even really necessary. I have just seen a lot of moms with that. I don’t intend on stopping the breastfeeding and will be able to pump at work when I go back (8more weeks maternity leave) so sounds like I can just keep it fresh? If you were going to wean at some point, do moms ever try and build up a stash to use after they stop or most people just stop completely? Thank you so much for your thorough response!
@@kkleyla yes, that’s a good idea to store up some milk if you want to be done breastfeeding. Just remember that it needs to be used up within a year. 😃
This was very helpful! Thank you ❤️❤️
One question though: If I’m doing a power pumping session, does that need to be the only pumping session I do in a day? Or do I do my power pump session and then go back to my typical every 2-3 hour pumping sessions?
You will need to continue your regular pumping sessions also.
Are you an exclusive pumper? How old is baby?
Do you feel like your supply is low? Is that why you are power pumping?
How much milk do you get at each pumping? And how much milk are you getting every 24 hours?
Sorry, so many questions lol ❤️
Thank you so much ❤
After you power pump for 3-5 days. How often should you power pump from there? Once a month for instance?
5:06 - mini power pumping tip is seriously great. Pediatrician said my son is getting enough; his weight increased 2 ounces per day so technically double. He is 16 days old. But during night he would continue breastfeed for 3-4 hours and that is very tiring so we usually give him 15-20 ml formula and than he sleeps afterwards other than that he is exclusively breastfed. That makes me think should I follow the mini power pump schedule or this habit of his will improve. I really hope you see this comment and respond 😢
Hi mommy! Congrats on your new little one! 🥰
It’s very normal for newborns to nurse almost nonstop. Its a good thing that they wake and eat often but it’s very tiring when it’s in the night. You might be able to encourage him to do this cluster eating a little earlier in the evening. You can do this by offering the breast every hour for 3 to 4 hours before you go to bed.
When baby cluster feeds, they aren’t getting much more milk in ounces but they are getting slightly more fat.
The awesome thing about Breastfeeding is that baby adjusts for just what they need.
It sounds like his weight gain is doing great!
It’s OK if you want to continue to give baby formula. I’m not at all anti-formula but I just want you to know that it works differently. Formula doesn’t digest as easily or as quickly. This is why baby will sleep longer when they have formula. You have to do what works best for you.🥰 It will get better though. Eventually he’ll sleep a little longer. 😴.
@@marycahillclc I can’t thank you enough for responding to this post. It relieved my worry. I will stay positive and continue to offer him breast as you suggested. Thank you so much ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
This is very helpful
Is power pumping one per day enough or should I pump more to increase my milk supply.
It depends on your supply. You can power pump more often if necessary but remember to keep time consistent to see results.
I have some questions:
How old is baby? Are you exclusively pumping? How many ounces are you seeing at pumping sessions?
How many wet diapers are you seeing?
The more details that you can give me, the better 😃❤️
Excellent video! my baby is 2 months old, he wasn't getting enough weight the first month so my doctor told me to give him formula and I did. I tried to avoid biberon but finally I gave it, so since 3 weeks he doesn't want to take my breast (he cries every time he's at my breast or sometimes he does just nothing), now I am obligated to pump my milk out if I want to continue the breastfeeding. I have tried the mini power pumping but I think there is not a big change, I pump maximum 1 oz every hour and sometimes even less (i can pump 4 oz in the morning but after more than 5/6 hrs without pumping the night)
I would like to give my baby only my milk, even if he doesn't love my breast anymore and I have to do exclusively pump. That's why I would like to increase my production. He eats minimum 3 oz every 2 hours, he definitely asks more I can pump, so he can't get enough with only my milk.
:( please help me.
You can usually get baby back to the breast after a nursing strike/not wanting to latch. I have a video on that I’ll link here for you if you want to check that out. Baby at the breast is the very best way to make more milk. You can make more milk by pumping/power pumping but it’s important to pump at least every three hours during the day and at about the same time every day. So you can’t go a longer stretch some days. Waiting several hours to pump will start to greatly decrease your milk supply. The milk doesn’t get stored up when you go longer stretches. It might be a little more the 1st or 2nd time that you go a longer stretch but then your body will greatly decrease your supply.
It’s normal to be able to pump more milk out in the first part of the day then in the evening. Your milk in the evening is less in volume but has slightly more fat in it.
The stimulation part is huge for making enough milk. Babies mouth on your breast does the stimulation the very best but when you are doing power pumping you need to add lots and lots and lots of breast massage. Massage before and in between the pumping sessions.
I know this is so hard mommy! You’re doing a great job! ❤️
Here’s the video to help baby back to the breast ❤️ ua-cam.com/video/qU-U0IDMHqY/v-deo.html
Thank you so much for answering and for all your advices. I love what you do ❤
@@alhelisanchez3992 I’m glad to help! 💜
This is very helpful
Is power pumping one per day enough or should I pump more
I would not over do it if possible because it can be a lot of work and stress.
Remember to be consistent on time. That’s when you’ll see better results. Also, keep in mind that you will start to see results after 3 to 5 days. It will keep increasing a bit from there but in the 1st days it will feel like a waste of time. Remember that we make more milk in the morning so don’t be discouraged with very low volume in the afternoon and evening.
If you want to PP more often, you’ll need to do it around the same time every day and if you drop powering pumping sessions, wean off slowly. Suddenly stopping can cause clogged ducts. 💕
Great video thank you! How often should or could you power pump in a 24 hour period?
Thanks! That’s a great question! Most moms do 2 power pumping sessions a day. You can do more but don’t don’t so much that your breasts/nipples feel sore. Remember that it takes 3 to 5 days to start to see an increase and it helps to do power pumping at around the same time every day. What’s going on that you’re needing to power pump? (How old is baby and signs that you’re seeing?)
@@marycahillclc my baby is 2 months old and I only pump 3 ounces every three hours. He wants more but I don’t have any extra. I do heat massage I’m also exclusively pumping. Is there anything I can do ?
@@adrianeelise3849 being an exclusive pumper is much harder and much more work than feeding from the breast but you can do it💕
You may need to add another pumping session somewhere in the day. How often are you doing a power pumping?
That’s great that you’re doing lots of heat and massage.
Are you doing some skin to skin time with baby?
How many total ounces are you pumping every 24 hours?
@@marycahillclc my son eats 3 ounces every 3 hours so I’m pumping about 24 ounces a day and I pump every 3 hours when I give him a bottle. Should I do skin to skin? Since I’m not feeding him at the breast will that still help? Not sure if pumping works the same. I just started power pumping and noticed a slight different but I still only pump out an ounce out of each breast every theee hours. If I wait two hours and pump I get the same it’s so weird.
@@adrianeelise3849 that’s perfect to pump 24 ounces every 24 hours. There may be days that baby will take in an ounce or two less or more.
Yes, you definitely want to still do lots of skin to skin. Your body will react to baby on your skin and tell your body to make more milk.
You know when you see a picture of a chocolate chip cookie, your mouth might water? If you smell the cookie, your mouth will really water? This is a physical reaction that your body does to make saliva to start to break down that cookie 🍪 When you see, smell and especially touch (skin to skin) your baby, hormones are physically released that help you to make milk.
Be sure that you’re pumping on a regular schedule. You might get the same amount if you pump 3 hours as you do at 2 hours, right now but it will start to reduce supply if done consistently. Does that make sense? 💕
After you power pump for several days and see an increase, do you need to continue to power pump everyday to keep that supply up?
Most moms can wean off of power pumping, especially if you feed from the breast. Some moms who are doing a lot of or exclusively pumping, may need to continue at lease some. Maybe just once a day.
Tell me about your situation ❤️
How old is baby? Are you exclusively pumping? Give me lots of details.
I have a question so I took the pills to stop breastfeeding and I regret it I did it because I was so sick and he wouldn't latch but I wanna start again what do I do how long would it take me and how do I start ??
How old is baby?
When did you take it?
Was it a medication from your doctor?
Do you feel like you have any milk now?
Hi! Your video was very informative. Is power pumping once a day? Baby is 3.5 months, only breast feeds with me but feeds from bottle when I’m at school. My stash is running low and need it to go back up.
You can do once or twice a day but that’s a lot of time. The important part is that you need to do this extra pumping at the same time every day. If you choose random times, you won’t see much of an increase.
How much milk do you usually pump at a time?
Is baby being pace fed with the bottle?
Are you able to pump at school?
It’s best for your supply if you can pump as often as baby eats but that’s not always possible. So if baby normally eats at 11 AM and 2 PM, it’s best if you can pump at around the same times. Then baby will receive that pumped milk, the very next school day. Using fresh milk that was pumped within the last few days is best when possible. Frozen milk is still great but it loses a little bit of nutrients. Frozen milk loses most of the immunological properties. ❤️
Hi Mary! Yes so I pump 3-4 ounces each time but she eats anywhere from 4.5-5. Baby is pace fed and I make sure to pump the same at the same times that I am away from her. I actually haven’t been consistent with the power pumping times so I think I will readjust hat to see some results 👍🏽😅
@@user-ww2lt5je5f Average/pumping output is 1 to 1.5 ounces an hour. If it’s been 3 hours since you’ve nursed or pumped, you should be seeing about 3 to 4 ounces. In the morning it will usually be more and in the afternoon it will be much lower.
Breastfeeding babies who eat from the breast, take in an average of 24 ounces every 24 hours. Pace feeding usually slows baby down to match what they would take from the breast. How often is baby taking a bottle while you’re away?
About how many hours are you away from baby?
How many ounces total are you pumping?
How many ounces is baby taking in total in that time?
Hey, I used to have a lot of milk supply but now it decreases.my baby was born at 28 weeks and he is in special care.
How old is baby now? How often are you pumping? How much milk are you able to pump out?
When is the right time for mini power pumping?😊
Whenever you can consistently pump every day at that same time.
Pick a time that’s best for you. Keep in mind that you’ll always see less milk in the afternoon than in the morning but that milk is slightly higher in fat so it’s excellent even though it’s less.
Tell me about your situation.
How old is baby?
Do you feed from the breast most of the time?
Are you seeing signs of low supply?
When power pumping since its for an hour, can I still use that breast milk? Its sitting in the pump bottles until I'm done doing the power pump. Would the milk still be gooodM
Yes, definitely still good. Freshly pumped breastmilk can sit out unrefrigerated for up to three hours. Once it’s been refrigerated, then warmed up or fed to baby. It should only be left out for one hour at most.
Do refrigerated it as soon as you can, but that one hour of pumping is just fine ❤️
Can I use this method for relactation
Yes! Most definitely 😃 keep in mind how very important stimulation (massage) during and between the pumping sessions is.
Do you have any milk currently? Will baby latch?
My baby was born premature and is still in the hospital the nurses only want me to feed him every other feeding session. He eats every 3 hours now, and HAS to eat 50mls of milk. If he doesnt frink enough from the breast i have to Supplement with pumped breast milk or formula. My supply has been going down hes 3 weeks now. Im desperate for him to get enough milk from me and cut out the formula. All the back and forth to the hospital has been very difficult...he also just doesnt gave the energy to eat as much as he needs if i want to try and breastfeed him 3x a day I need to be at the hospital from 12pm to 12 am and then im not home till almost 2.a.m. and have a hard time pumping on a consistent baisis at the same times at night especially id hd doesnt eat enough and i ha e to pump afterwards it messes up all my timings...
If i had him at home i would always offer him the breast and Supplement what he still needs to eat, but they dont want me to do that at the hospital... its all very frustrating.
@@sigourneybrand5695 So sorry that it’s been a rough start😢 That is so exhausting to be at the hospital. It’s difficult to get good rest. 😴
So he’s 3 weeks now, what gestational week was he born in?
Does he have an expected release date?
Does he have some medical issues because he was premature or they just monitor him?
Are you able to hold him skin to skin throughout the day or only when you are feeding him?
When you are with him at the hospital and they give him formula every other feeding, are you able to pump milk there at the hospital? If so, how much milk are you getting at each pumping session?
@@sigourneybrand5695 I recommend that moms try to work with the doctors/nurses and not against their direction. By this I mean; If you feel that he would do better to be at the breast more often, you could kindly discuss it with them. You can ask them if you could, “try” offering the breast at every feeding. While he’s there, they will be weighing him before and after feedings so they’ll be able to monitor his intake.
My granddaughter was premature but very healthy. She was below 3lbs at her lowest. My daughter was pumping for her but they wanted formula every 6 to 8 hours. She was gaining well but they didn’t want to drop the formula. I kindly told the medical team that breastmilk is more completely absorbed than formula so it would be a better option. They weren’t happy about dropping the formula but they reluctantly agreed to try and she made great progress.
I’m not sure how your baby’s condition is. There can sometimes be a valid reason to keep baby on formula but often it’s not necessary. So please be open to keeping him on formula if necessary but speak up, ask questions and advocate for your baby. If formula is needed right now, that’s ok. Formula is a great alternative to breastmilk. You can always add in more breastmilk as his health allows 🥰
Very helpful video.. My kid is 5 month old, I have issues of low supply from beginning itself. I am getting 40 ml from both breasts every 3 hours. after this, I give him formula milk. Can power pumping work by 5 months pp
Yes, you can still power pump. It takes a bit more work but you can do it. A couple of things to remember are; Stimulate (breast massage) is hugely important. Don’t skip it. Another big one is consistency. You must pump at around the same time every day. Try to pump at least every 3 hours.
Did you have a good supply in the first weeks? If you did, you can usually get back there.
*No need to pump in the middle of the night. Get your rest. ❤️
my baby has stoped talking from the left side for over 2monghs now she stopped liking the taste on that side! iv just brought a pump to see if i can get the milk supply up there or take out the sore taste.... is this possible to get more milk back on that side and change the taste back to the way it was! why has it changed taste in the left side compared to the right
It could be the taste but it can also be how fast/slow the flow is or baby may not like laying on that side. You can try laying back or a different position to see if that works. Baby might also take that side when sleepy.
You can’t change the taste on just one side. Your milk in general can taste different if you eat strong tasting foods like garlic but babies usually don’t mind.
The good news Is that it’s totally ok to just nurse on one side. Moms who have lost a breast can totally nurse their baby and moms with twins can totally feed their babies with just 2 breasts. You can try to increase supply on that side but it’s really not necessary. The side that baby does like, will produce more.
You can increase supply on that side baby adding massage and pumping but I wouldn’t let it cause you stress.
Does that help? ❤️
My baby is in her 3 month, and am still not able to get enough milk. I got started with formula milk and since 10 days am trying to pump. I hardly get few drops of milk, I believe this is the time for power pump ?
We’re you able to pump more than just drops in the beginning?
Does baby feed from the breast for part of every feeding?
Power pumping can be very helpful. Be sure to add lots of breast massage with it. But the very best way to increase supply is by having baby on the breast as often and as long as possible.
A great way to increase supply is to nurse on both breast, then give a small amount of formula, then nurse on both sides again, then finish the formula if baby is still hungry. I have a video on that. I’ll get the link for you. That’s a lot of work but it works well. ❤️
Here’s that video 😃 ua-cam.com/video/S3DSN2Dwf5M/v-deo.html
Hello, I have a question about the mini power pump session. Should/can this mini power pumping be done after every breastfeeding session? My baby is 3 months and we've been supplementing with fórmula. My supply is low because baby had jaundice and was very lethargic plus baby had a poor latch that i did not catch early on. So we have had to supplement with formula. Baby latches on regularly but does not stay on for very long. I would like to increase my supply to decrease the formula some. It is why I want to know how often you can mini power pump.
Thank you
You can power pump more often but the very best way to increase supply is by having baby at the breast more.
How much (ounces/mls) are you able to pump every day? How much formula is baby taking in a day?
Here’s a video that will help you to increase supply while weaning off formula.
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@@marycahillclc I am able to pump about 20-22 ml per session between both breast this is sometimes after nursing. Baby takes about 10-12 oz daily of formula.
@@brendacruz1351 That’s a good amount. You should be able to get baby weaned off formula in a week or two.
Did the plan in the video make sense?
@@marycahillclc yes. Thank you for responding ❤️ your videos are very helpful!
Thank you for the video! Should we power pump at expression mode the whole time or can we do it on massage mode?
Start with massage mode and then go to expression. So it’s very important to understand that the massage mode does not replaced hand massaging for stimulation.
Hi...am I able to combination feed? breast milk as the main milk but in the meantime give formula to catch up on my breast milk by pumping..I can't seem to keep up with my baby..any advice would be great
Yes, you can combination feed. I’ll link you to my video on increasing supply while weaning off of formula. I think that this one will help.
Tell me a little more though. How old is baby? What signs are you seeing to show that your supply is low?
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Baby is 4 months and after my milk adjusted I was able to pump 4 or 5 oz all together from both breasts..I just started power pumping I did it for 4 days then went back to 3 times a day and now I'm only pumping 2 or 3 oz from both breasts 15 mins on both. Baby also gets upset when I latch him cause it like I'm empty and even when I am full and feed him he wants more but I empty out fast when I nurse him..I'm going to try to keep power pumping I guess hopefully it works
@@Foxie089 2 to 3 ounces at a pumping is very normal. Let me get some more details.
How often does baby latch at the breast?
How many bottles of breastmilk does baby drink and about how many ounces in each bottle?
How many days do I need to power pump ....do I need to power pump daily once for few days and give a gap and then continue ??? Or do it daily....please reply mam
Great question!
It really depends on how you respond to the power pumping. Some moms just power pump occasionally and some will do it on a regular basis.
If you see the increase that you need, you can usually stop the added pumping. If you see a drop, you can add it back in.
Tell me about your situation. How old is baby? What signs are you seeing that show your supply is low? Do you feed from the breast or do you bottlefeed?
Mrs Cahill, Im debating if I should really make magic happen and find time to do this for a few days. Im exclusievely pumping and my son is 8 months. supply is low (using previously frozen) and we're trying to push to the 1year mark.
Only you can decide if it’s too much stress to continue pumping right now. If you do decide to be done with your breastfeeding journey (pumping is still breastfeeding. And it’s so much more work so you get extra credit 💕). Please don’t think or say “I only breastfed to 8 months” instead be so proud of 8 months of hard work! ❤️. Let me know what you decide mommy. 🥰
@@marycahillclc we've been exclusively pumping since 2months so I know all too well the implications of pumping which is why im debating if i can handle PP. Does it make sense to do it later in the evening/ night when supply is lower?
@@frankie7842 it’s important to be consistent on the time of day to pp. it’s easier to see more results earlier in the day. Moms are often frustrated by the evening pumpings.
Neither of my kid latched sadly
Hello! I’m dealing with a low Milk supply with my 8 month old. She won’t stay on the boob longer than 5min (doesn’t want to work for the let down) I understand the power pump schedule for a full time breastfeeding mom and have been incorporating that in my day but what I’m confused about is how do I normally pump after a feeding ? Can I do a mini power pump after each feeding and then one power pump a day ?
Hi mommy! It would probably be helpful for your supply, to just do a pumping after each nursing session. (I hope I’m understanding the question 🥰)
She might be taking in enough in those 5 minutes. You can apply heat before nursing sessions, that will speed up your letdown.
Is she getting formula or previously pumped milk? Is she eating some solids?
I have been doing what you suggested and I see a slight increase and I’m very happy about it because she definitely is taking in more. She does eat solids. I found that pumping at night helped boosted my supply and stock because she no longer feeds at night and I believe that was a big reason for a dip in my supply
No formula Just breastfeeding and the milk i pump. It went from barely an oz a pumping session to 3 oz a pumping session so as you can imagine I’m very grateful for that!
I also take supplements (liquid gold from legendary milk) it works wonders for me! But overall drinking water and eating food is key!
@@maribelbanuelos7678 wow! Fully feeding and 3 ounces a pump is huge. That’s great!
Be cautious with this amount. It can sometimes give baby excessive gas and other problems because we have more lactose in our milk when we have so much more foremilk.
Also, you’ll need to be sure to not suddenly skip pumping sessions. It can increase your chances of a clogged duct. When you’re ready to cut back on the extra pumping, just cut down pumping by a few minutes at a time ❤️
Currently 18+5 with my first little one and I am planning on exclusively pumping so was researching power pumping. Can you use the massage function on your breast pump if it has one or do you recommend manually massaging?
Unless you have a forceful let/oversupply, it’s important to add manual massage. Your pump just do not do it. If you’re getting plenty of milk, you can wait until you see less in supply.
A normal pumping output is 1 to 1.5 ounces and hour. So if you haven’t pumped in 3 hours, you should see 3 to 4.5 ounces.
It’s important to pump on a regular basis and at close to the same time each day. ❤️
@@marycahillclc thank you so much for the information. I plan on creating a schedule to make sure I stay consistent with when I pump each day! 💕
@@rosieorr4678 can I ask why you’re planning to exclusively pump? Just wondering if there was a problem last time.
If your reason is personal, please don’t feel obligated to reply. ❤️
@@marycahillclc this is my first baby and I’m planning on exclusively pumping mainly so my baby can still get breast milk when I have to go back to work and others will have to look after them 💕
@@rosieorr4678 it would be a good idea to feed from the breast in the first 2 or 3 weeks if possible. The baby on the breast helps to get your supply established. You can pump right from the beginning but it’s lots of work in my opinion. Especially in those 1st weeks because baby eats so often. But do what you’re most comfortable doing ❤️
I wanna start power.pumping coz im going back to work . But my pump hurts , i got the wrong flange
I also wanted to pump coz my baby is having a hard time to latch
How old is your baby now? What’s happening when baby is latching?
Your pump should not hurt. Flange size may need adjusting and pump suction may need turned down.
Are you wanting to power pump, to build a freezer stash?
@@marycahillclc thank you for the response ! My baby is 6weeks and 2 days old. Sometimes he's on a good latch and sometimes not. For the past 2 weeks he started to sleep while nursing and its hard for him to wake up , what i do is just put him on a side lying position then he sleeps and wakes up fussy and always wanting to be fed, so he doesnt have a good sleep/nap during daytime.
Thats why i wanted to pump or evem power pump so ican feed him continually and not having hard time to latch .
@@marycahillclc i already watched your vid on power pumping . Im just waiting for my new pump to arrive . Hope its now good
Does 20 mins mean 10 mins per breast??
Hi Mary, do you advise power pumping for preemie baby mamas? or should I stick to the 8 - 10 times a day, 2-3hr gaps schedule the hospitals advise? my preemie is 1 week old and I’m only able to get about 10ml total in each pump, and I have to do this every 2 hours for 24hrs, and its messing with my sleep and energy, which I feel also affects the supply further. please help. 🙁
I don’t know that I would start power pumping yet but I would increase your day pumping and get a longer stretch at night. 8 to 12 pumpings every 24 hours but try to get a 4 hour stretch at night if possible.
Let me ask some questions first. 10ml every 2 hours is a low amount at 1 weeks pp. How was delivery and recovery for you so far? Is this your 1st baby? If you have older babies, how was your milk supply with them?
What gestational week in your pregnancy was baby born at? Any idea as to how long before baby can come home? Are you able to hold baby, skin to skin in the NICU?
@@marycahillclc Hi Mary, thanks so much for the quick response. I delivered by c-section, at 22+6 weeks. It’s my first pregnancy, and recovery has been rough, still unable to walk for more than 5 minutes. I’m 130kg with really big breasts and I’m sick of everyone commenting at how strange it is that my big breasts could produce so little. Docs say baby will stay around 4 months before they can come home, and yes I am able to kangaroo him every other day. We alternate days with the father. At the beginning I used to get more milk with my hands, but the nurse advised that I stick to the pump, but its been low since.
@@delphaze I’m sorry that people are saying that to you. Size absolutely does not matter. Some moms with very small Breast could have an oversupply.
Hand expressing can usually get more milk out and even faster than a pump once mom gets used to it. It sounds like you are very good at it. Also, hand expressing adds more stimulation than a pump. More stimulation helps to maintain and increase supply. I think it would be good to go back to hand expressing. If you choose to use the pump, (or even with hand expressing) apply heat and massage both breasts for at least 10 minutes before pumping.
If you’re not becoming engorged, you could do, a mini power pumping. This would be to pump, massage for 10 minutes then pump again. Be sure to do this at about the same time every day. I wouldn’t do thin more than twice a day.
Also, keep in mind that you’ll get more milk out in the first part of day. Then you will at the end of the day.
It takes 3 to 5 days to even start to see an increase in supply so be patient.
It’s a very slow process to recover from a c section. It’s a major surgery. There are times that mom can have a retained placenta but that now very common in a c section. When it is retained, mom will have extra blood loss and sometimes low milk supply. You are probably just recovering normally but it’s alway good to see your doctor if you feel like you’re not doing well just to be sure you’re healing properly.
Delivering baby so early can also affect milk supply. Before 30 weeks can make milk production slower in the beginning. I would pump every 2 hours (2 hours from when you finish one pumping until you start the next). One 2 hour stretch at night will be ok but I would do more than that.
Congratulations on your very tiny baby! Get some rest when you can while you’re waiting for baby to come home. ❤️
@@marycahillclc thank you so much for your detailed response Mary, truly appreciate it. I think the key word here is patience.. 🙌🏾 been so anxious from this whole process coz I’ve been tying it to not wanting to let my baby down, but its really a patience game! I incorporated all your advice and I’ve started to notice the supply increasing.. slowly but surely. Came from 10ml to 30ml both sides, per pump session, in about 4 days. Really hopeful it will continue to increase if I keep at it. Thanks so much Mary, you’re a life saver. 🤗🤗
@@delphaze That’s awesome! 🥰 Breastfeeding isn’t always easy. There’s nothing that you could do, to let your baby down. ❤️
Hi there! Very informative, I learned a lot. I’m breastfeeding and pumping when I can. My baby wets 8+ diapers a day, so I know he’s getting enough milk from the breast I just would like to be able to pump more to store for a nice freezer stash. I have been trying to PP but missed a day and haven’t been able to do it the same time every day. How important is it that I do PP the same time every day?
The same time if day thing is important if you want to see more output.
8+ diapers a day makes me question a forceful letdown. Do you have that? How old is baby? How many extra ounces a day are you pumping?
@@marycahillclc I’m really unsure if I have a forceful letdown, but I might because sometimes I notice a little milk leaking from baby’s mouth once the milk lets down. I saw this a couple of weeks ago and started to question if I had an oversupply. Baby is 6 weeks and will be 7 weeks old on Tuesday. And typically I only pump an extra 10 ounces if I’m around baby to nurse all day; which I personally don’t think that’s a lot as to why I want a little more. But I do have more than 30 bags of milk in freezer right now with ranges from 2-4oz in them mainly. My days are a little busy with 2 under 2, so I came to the conclusion that my power pumps if I’m going to stick with it, is easier to do in the late evenings once the kids are down for the day.
@@kenieshasmith9192 10 extra ounces a day on top of fully breastfeeding is almost half of what baby takes in a day so 10 ounces is a lot unless it’s in place of feeding from the breast.
If you have a forceful letdown/oversupply and you do extra pumping, it can have a negative affect on you and baby unless you get it under control. The possible problems could be; for you, clogged ducts/mastitis For baby, slow weight gain or high weight gain. It’s most often slow weight gain. We don’t worry about high weight gain. Baby will sometimes suffer with lots of painful gas, often misdiagnosed with Reflux or dairy allergies. Baby will often have green or frothy poop. Are you seeing any of those?
If you have this condition, you’ll have it with every baby but each baby will handle it differently.
@@marycahillclc Good to know and So far I haven’t noticed any negative effects. No clogged ducts or mastitis. Baby is gaining weight fine, but he was also a big boy when born. His bowels are the normal mustardy looking color when he does go. I do notice that he passes a lot of gas though.
@@marycahillclc I didn’t notice any of this with my first but I was also new to breastfeeding and was learning as I went along
My baby is gaining weight slowly, and pediatricians keep pushing to increase formula supplements when I'm actually trying to wean off. I will try the mini power pump. I will do it in the late afternoon when my supply is lower. How do I know it worked and when to stop?
If you see six or more wet diapers every 24 hours than you know babies getting enough.
If baby is staying at a consistent weight percentile then they’re doing great. In the first 6 to 8 weeks their weight percentile can change but after that point it should stay about the same. So if your baby is at 5 percentile they should always stay around that. Some babies are just smaller than others. How old is your baby?
Did you see my video about weaning off of formula?
@Mary Cahill, Certified Lactation Counselor my baby was born at the 50 percentile with 7lbs but he lost weight in the first 3 weeks due to a tongue tie that we only found out too late. I also had retained placenta that delayed me of getting the full milk supply. I have used a nipple shield for the first 4 weeks until he had the lip tie removed. All this impacted my milk supply. Now I'm working really hard to increase my milk supply but nothing seems to work. He's now 10 weeks old and gaining weight consistently by he never recover back to the 50 percentile. He's now at 11lbs. I've been doing the mini power pump for 2 weeks now and I feel my milk supply might be catching up but very slowly. I'm afraid to start removing the formula because I'm not sure my body will respond. How can I know the power pump is working? I've been doing everyday by 6pm, but does it increase my milk supply thru all day or just in that period? Any help is welcome!! Thanks. I love your videos!
@@LeMary1208 it’s good to be consistent on times that you pump in the day. If you’re trying to get some extra milk, maybe pump every day at 9am 12pm and 3Pm.
Remember that baby is very best for increasing supply. Feed baby on one breast as long as possible then, when baby seems about done, switch to the second breast. If baby will, even switch back to the 1st breast. Let baby use you like a human pacifier. 😁
To wean from formula, trust your baby. Feed from both breasts (as long as possible on that 1st side the switch to the 2nd side). Give baby a small amount of formula (maybe half of what you usually give), then back to the breast. You’ll have a 2nd letdown. Then offer the 2nd half of the formula. Trust baby. If he doesn’t want it, he’s full. Then just keep cutting back until he’s no longer on formula 💜
@Mary Cahill, Certified Lactation Counselor thanks Mary. In my case the pediatrician told me to not let baby on breast more than 10 min in each side because after that he would be burning too many calories (doesn't make sense to me when everyone tells me to keep baby on breast as much as possible). I can only do 1 power pump session at 6pm because I have no support, and I can only power pump when my husband gets home in the evening. I find very challenging pumping in the middle of the day because my baby won't be happy if i put him aside for pumping so long. I also always fear that he will demand the breast in the middle or right after pumping when i just emptied my boobs (happened couple of times and it broke my heart). I'm so discouraged to learn that only one power pump won't do much for my milk supply.
@@LeMary1208 how old is baby now? Did the dr tell you recently that breastfeeding would burn more calories than they take in? That is generally something that is done for NICU babies. I definitely want you to follow your doctors directions but you might discuss it again with the doctor.
One power pumping will still be effective. You can only do so much. If that session is at around the same time each day, that would be best. Doing it about 20 minutes after you nurse would be good. If baby did get hungry, you can always give what you just pumped.
Did your doctor want you to nurse 10 min each side, each session? Generally it’s best to nurse on one side as long as possible then go to the 2nd side. This gives baby slightly more fat by staying on the first side longer.
Also, if you’re power pumping is in the evening, it will be great but you won’t see much milk because we have slightly less in the evenings but what we do have, has slightly more fat in it. So pumping in the evening is good, you’ll just get less out. Babies also tend to eat more often in the evenings so baby may want to eat right after a pumping.
How much are you getting now from that one evening pumping?
Please help me
Hi Mommy! What’s going on?