Can you talk about the actual pump session. What does a 15-20 minute pump session look like? When during the session to switch between massage and expression. That would be helpful.
This didn’t give any information. Just talked about topic headlines. What are letdowns and how do I pump to catch them and pump efficiently so I’m not pumping got extra hours a day…
How to adjust is a big one too! My IBCLC taught me what to do if I’m a little short once in a while and how to adjust my pumping schedule as baby gets older and sleeps longer. Game changers
Thank you for this video! I have learned a lot in the last 3 years with my son and daughter; I find myself pregnant with my fourth and I’m finally feeling confidence in my ability to pump! Your videos are extremely helpful and I also find exploring different pumps to be quite fun! I have struggled a lot with lip/tongue tied babies and breastfeeding difficulties, but you really help break things down for us. Always grateful for the work you do!
I don't feel like you gave out any information though... all of the topics are fair but no tips were given no info was provided. Example - let downs are important. Ok - so how do we deal with them?
I miss pumping, I hated it when I was doing it cause it always made me feel nauseous but I had to stop early do to going back to work...its been a week and I can still squirt out a little milk and I keep telling myself I can get it back....anyway momma's keep up the good work there's nothing like feeding your baby milk from your body!
i had twins on november 2nd and just breastfeeding is mentally and physically draining, I'm finding it so hard. I hope to get into a better place soon.
Can you please do a video on off brand Amazon pumps like IKARE and PARUU and what would you compare it to as far as the brand name pumps. I recently got the “hospital grade” black and silver IKARE and it works amazing so was wondering what your thoughts are on that
On my spectra I typically just use the letdown function the entire pumping session and adjust the suction as needed throughout. It takes about 10 minutes to fully pump. Is it okay to use the letdown function the entire time? I found it works the best for me.
I believe the letdown function stimulates letdown, which is often foremilk instead of the more fatty hindmilk? It comes out easier because its more watery, so it gives more volume. I use a spectra too and found that when my milk goes in the fridge, it separates and helps me distinguish what I'm pumping. If its more watery looking (foremilk) i think baby digests it faster and gets hungry soon after.
Why am I only getting an ounce of milk while pumping but still have a lot more milk when I hand express or nurse? I’m wearing the proper flange insert. I had an oversupply and was pumping 4+ oz of milk. Now I’m lucky if I get an ounce from both breasts.
I realized I have to do hands on pumping for max output - the pump doesn’t do as much for me and moving to higher suction is painful. I don’t know how many women have this - but this has probably messed up my supply - while it month #6 pumping, she is technically 3 months, since she was born 3 months early - I don’t know if I am gonna ever get to enough.
Hands on pump can be a normal part of pumping for some, but they’re often many ways to make things more efficient. If you want some help, let us know! We have a whole coaching program built just for this 💙
What do you mean by a workable schedule? I've already done the downward spiral and am trying to get myself back to breastfeeding after going almost exclusive formula with breastfeeding as a "topoff" method for about a month now. My baby is almost 4 months old.
A schedule that actually works for you. I see a lot of people starting to pump every 2 hours, or adding night pumps, or power pump regularly, and sometimes that’s just not “workable” long term. Are you pumping as well as feeding at the breast?
To empty in a shorter amount of time, are you able to compare different flanges and options, not sizes? Lactek just came out with a flange that suposedly mimics a baby feeding (dont they all claim this) just curious if that actually does what it says
Thanks for the video. I'm new to breastfeeding (3rd kid) and new to using my pump as well. I purchased the even Flo electric double breast pump and boy has it been a struggle! I got just one ounce because I was figuring out how to use the machine correctly and when it finally worked, I believe the flange size is too big , the box only came with a 28 mm size ! Which I believe is too large because my breasts are pretty small. The next smaller size I can order is 24.5. Should I go for it? Pumping was painful with the larger size too. Thanks
Flange size is all about the nipple size, not the breast size. Here’s a video explaining a bit more! Flange Sizing 101 | What is flange sizing and does it really matter? ua-cam.com/video/mc_z413jwEQ/v-deo.html
I’ve been struggling with an uneven milk supply. I am 3.5 month postpartum and in the beginning didn’t have this issue. However, it change 2 month into the pumping. I think the problem is that milk is not being fully removed from one breast. I am pumping exclusively and have to express milk by hand after the pumping session. I changed the flange size but it didn’t help. I am using two pumps - medela pump in style mostly during the night and willow go during the day. They both fail at removing milk from my right breast while removing efficiently from the left breast. Additionally, I’ve been developing lumps in the areola area which I massage to prevent mastitis. It looks like ducts are being clogged but not sure why it happens. I should mention that my right breast is larger than my left - at least 1/2 size or close to a full size larger. Did anyone have similar problem and found possible solutions? Thanks in advance.
Hi I’ve been pumping and breastfeeding but when I pump I find my breasts stop expressing after 5 minutes. When I breastfeed I can feel like letdowns every few minutes.
Having a flange that’s too small is a huge problem, it often causes damage and is quite painful. Most people don’t pump with a size too small very long because it is terrible. It’s quite uncommon to need a size larger than 27mm, a standard large size. Are you by chance trying to fit the whole areola in the flange instead of just the nipple?
@@NewLittleLife No, my nipples are just huge, apparently 😭 Baby can barely open her mouth wide enough to get it all in there, and she's got a shallow latch because of it. I got a 30mm flange (I have the Bella baby pump) but even then my nipples are rubbing against the sides. It's definitely uncomfortable but I can't find a bigger flange to fit my pump. She's a month old as of tomorrow. Needless to say, it's been a rough month, but I'm determined to make it work Edit to add: I can't really afford to buy a new pump right now
Is it 15-20 minutes per breast? Double pumping has been challenging for me. How do I hold both pumps in place and massage each breast with just two hands?
I am struggling to pump milk and I hate it. I can keep my little guy full for an hour. I’m going back to work soon and I’ve been trying since I had him in October to increase my supply. To no success. :(
I’m so sorry to hear you’re struggling with the pumping aspect of feeding your little guy. If you want some help, here’s an application to come work with me, I’d love to help you find some answers and make this more enjoyable! 💙 www.newlittlelifelessons.com/pumping-for-working-moms-application
It was intended as a high level overview. There are many more indepth videos on the channel of one of these points mentioned peaked your interest to learn more!
Can you talk about the actual pump session. What does a 15-20 minute pump session look like? When during the session to switch between massage and expression. That would be helpful.
Yes, please!!
This didn’t give any information. Just talked about topic headlines. What are letdowns and how do I pump to catch them and pump efficiently so I’m not pumping got extra hours a day…
How to adjust is a big one too! My IBCLC taught me what to do if I’m a little short once in a while and how to adjust my pumping schedule as baby gets older and sleeps longer. Game changers
Thanks for adding this!
Thank you for this video! I have learned a lot in the last 3 years with my son and daughter; I find myself pregnant with my fourth and I’m finally feeling confidence in my ability to pump!
Your videos are extremely helpful and I also find exploring different pumps to be quite fun! I have struggled a lot with lip/tongue tied babies and breastfeeding difficulties, but you really help break things down for us.
Always grateful for the work you do!
I don't feel like you gave out any information though... all of the topics are fair but no tips were given no info was provided. Example - let downs are important. Ok - so how do we deal with them?
The whole long pump times and and the feeling of leaving milk behind is definitely how I feel. I also have to massage each time.
I miss pumping, I hated it when I was doing it cause it always made me feel nauseous but I had to stop early do to going back to work...its been a week and I can still squirt out a little milk and I keep telling myself I can get it back....anyway momma's keep up the good work there's nothing like feeding your baby milk from your body!
i had twins on november 2nd and just breastfeeding is mentally and physically draining, I'm finding it so hard. I hope to get into a better place soon.
You’re amazing! I’m struggling hard with one.
How is it going? I had my twins on January & my toddler turned 2 on December… if I pump 4x day it’s a lot !
But usually is 2-3x per day
@@marisolsaldana333how are you managing to pump at all either!? You’re superhuman!! Sending you all the love.
Can you please do a video on off brand Amazon pumps like IKARE and PARUU and what would you compare it to as far as the brand name pumps. I recently got the “hospital grade” black and silver IKARE and it works amazing so was wondering what your thoughts are on that
On my spectra I typically just use the letdown function the entire pumping session and adjust the suction as needed throughout. It takes about 10 minutes to fully pump. Is it okay to use the letdown function the entire time? I found it works the best for me.
If it works, it works!
I believe the letdown function stimulates letdown, which is often foremilk instead of the more fatty hindmilk? It comes out easier because its more watery, so it gives more volume. I use a spectra too and found that when my milk goes in the fridge, it separates and helps me distinguish what I'm pumping. If its more watery looking (foremilk) i think baby digests it faster and gets hungry soon after.
As a widowed father of a breastfed son by my late wife, I support normalizing and encourage expectant mothers to consider breastfeeding.
Why am I only getting an ounce of milk while pumping but still have a lot more milk when I hand express or nurse? I’m wearing the proper flange insert. I had an oversupply and was pumping 4+ oz of milk. Now I’m lucky if I get an ounce from both breasts.
Same! And now I’m having pain etc. 😩
How you pump
Your videos are telling info in steps without giving any practical information
I realized I have to do hands on pumping for max output - the pump doesn’t do as much for me and moving to higher suction is painful. I don’t know how many women have this - but this has probably messed up my supply - while it month #6 pumping, she is technically 3 months, since she was born 3 months early - I don’t know if I am gonna ever get to enough.
Hands on pump can be a normal part of pumping for some, but they’re often many ways to make things more efficient. If you want some help, let us know! We have a whole coaching program built just for this 💙
Love your content! Thank you for putting this out there for moms
What do you mean by a workable schedule? I've already done the downward spiral and am trying to get myself back to breastfeeding after going almost exclusive formula with breastfeeding as a "topoff" method for about a month now. My baby is almost 4 months old.
A schedule that actually works for you. I see a lot of people starting to pump every 2 hours, or adding night pumps, or power pump regularly, and sometimes that’s just not “workable” long term.
Are you pumping as well as feeding at the breast?
@@NewLittleLife not at the moment. Planning to get into pumping to re establish my supply so I can get baby back to breast.
To empty in a shorter amount of time, are you able to compare different flanges and options, not sizes? Lactek just came out with a flange that suposedly mimics a baby feeding (dont they all claim this) just curious if that actually does what it says
Thanks for the video. I'm new to breastfeeding (3rd kid) and new to using my pump as well. I purchased the even Flo electric double breast pump and boy has it been a struggle! I got just one ounce because I was figuring out how to use the machine correctly and when it finally worked, I believe the flange size is too big , the box only came with a 28 mm size ! Which I believe is too large because my breasts are pretty small. The next smaller size I can order is 24.5. Should I go for it? Pumping was painful with the larger size too. Thanks
Flange size is all about the nipple size, not the breast size. Here’s a video explaining a bit more!
Flange Sizing 101 | What is flange sizing and does it really matter?
ua-cam.com/video/mc_z413jwEQ/v-deo.html
Can you do a video on the lansinoh wearable pump? My insurance covers it, but I'm not sure if I should get it
Where are the tips???
I’ve been struggling with an uneven milk supply. I am 3.5 month postpartum and in the beginning didn’t have this issue. However, it change 2 month into the pumping. I think the problem is that milk is not being fully removed from one breast. I am pumping exclusively and have to express milk by hand after the pumping session. I changed the flange size but it didn’t help. I am using two pumps - medela pump in style mostly during the night and willow go during the day. They both fail at removing milk from my right breast while removing efficiently from the left breast. Additionally, I’ve been developing lumps in the areola area which I massage to prevent mastitis. It looks like ducts are being clogged but not sure why it happens. I should mention that my right breast is larger than my left - at least 1/2 size or close to a full size larger. Did anyone have similar problem and found possible solutions? Thanks in advance.
She is talking and smiling a lot but is not saying anything.what a waste !
Hi I’ve been pumping and breastfeeding but when I pump I find my breasts stop expressing after 5 minutes. When I breastfeed I can feel like letdowns every few minutes.
Sounds like working on getting the pump to trigger multiple letdowns for you would help it better empty you!
What about having a flange that's too small? How big of a problem is that? I can't find a flange big enough for my nipples that fits my pump
Having a flange that’s too small is a huge problem, it often causes damage and is quite painful. Most people don’t pump with a size too small very long because it is terrible.
It’s quite uncommon to need a size larger than 27mm, a standard large size. Are you by chance trying to fit the whole areola in the flange instead of just the nipple?
@@NewLittleLife No, my nipples are just huge, apparently 😭 Baby can barely open her mouth wide enough to get it all in there, and she's got a shallow latch because of it. I got a 30mm flange (I have the Bella baby pump) but even then my nipples are rubbing against the sides. It's definitely uncomfortable but I can't find a bigger flange to fit my pump.
She's a month old as of tomorrow. Needless to say, it's been a rough month, but I'm determined to make it work
Edit to add: I can't really afford to buy a new pump right now
@quigli if you want, I’d love to take a look and verify your size because I’m quite curious! Send me an email at allison@newlittlelife.com
Is it 15-20 minutes per breast? Double pumping has been challenging for me. How do I hold both pumps in place and massage each breast with just two hands?
A pumping bra would be a good idea to help you there! But yes if you’re single pumping, you’ll need to do time on each side.
I learned nothing
I am struggling to pump milk and I hate it. I can keep my little guy full for an hour. I’m going back to work soon and I’ve been trying since I had him in October to increase my supply. To no success. :(
I’m so sorry to hear you’re struggling with the pumping aspect of feeding your little guy. If you want some help, here’s an application to come work with me, I’d love to help you find some answers and make this more enjoyable! 💙 www.newlittlelifelessons.com/pumping-for-working-moms-application
I should have read the comments first… I’m dizzy , she just talked in circles 😂
How to have let downs?
Tips for a BETTER and FASTER Milk Letdown
ua-cam.com/video/2lMqV9kVApI/v-deo.html
This video is saying a lot without saying anything.
It was intended as a high level overview. There are many more indepth videos on the channel of one of these points mentioned peaked your interest to learn more!
This is so confusing.
Way too much talking, get to the point?
We need an actual how to practical guide as I didn't get what I can for with this video.