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Rycois
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I think my supply issue has to do with my pump/shields
I've posted a few times, I'm getting next to nothing pumping - at least at work. I noticed today - if I press the shields to my breasts, my is coming out (I use a hands free bra at work). So, did my boobs shrink or something that suddenly something isn't fitting right?? Has this happened to anyone?
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Posted 6/1/10 12:02 PM  |
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maybeamommy
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Re: I think my supply issue has to do with my pump/shields
which hands-free thing are you using?
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| Posted 6/1/10 12:11 PM |
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shapla79
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Re: I think my supply issue has to do with my pump/shields
It's never happened to me, but have you tried not going hands-free once and massaging it out during the whole pump session to see what happens? I can only get a lot of milk to come out that way.
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| Posted 6/1/10 12:14 PM |
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Rycois
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Re: I think my supply issue has to do with my pump/shields
Posted by shapla79
It's never happened to me, but have you tried not going hands-free once and massaging it out during the whole pump session to see what happens? I can only get a lot of milk to come out that way.
Really stupid question, but how do you massage? I find it so awkward.
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| Posted 6/1/10 12:24 PM |
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Rycois
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Re: I think my supply issue has to do with my pump/shields
Posted by maybeamommy
which hands-free thing are you using?
The halter one
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| Posted 6/1/10 12:24 PM |
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Re: I think my supply issue has to do with my pump/shields
Posted by SweetCaroline
Posted by maybeamommy
which hands-free thing are you using?
The halter one
I started off using more of a bandeau-type one... it was REALLY tight. Have you tried one like that?
Right now I'm using the hands-free one that comes with the Medela Freestyle and I love it. It's super easy to adjust so I will make it tighter if I'm wearing certain nurses tanks vs. certain nursing bras...
I never massage during the pumping... I don't quite get it. If I start to try, I end up breaking the suction (maybe it's because I don't have a large chest to begin with??)
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| Posted 6/1/10 12:27 PM |
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mommyIam
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Re: I think my supply issue has to do with my pump/shields
hmm I wonder if its just a little colder at work with the ac blowing, sometimes if I'm even a tad on the cold side I get nothing.
Try warm towel or heat pack on your boobs before you pump, warm them up and massage, just kind of rub gently to get circulation and milk going
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| Posted 6/1/10 12:27 PM |
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shapla79
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Re: I think my supply issue has to do with my pump/shields
Posted by SweetCaroline
Really stupid question, but how do you massage? I find it so awkward.
Not stupid, and I'm not sure if this is the right way but I hold the shield with one hand and with the other hand press into my chest and squeeze towards the nipple. I guess it's like hand expressing but with the shield on. TMI- but I always have to do this to one side to get a lot of milk...the other side I just let the pump do its thing by itself!
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| Posted 6/1/10 12:30 PM |
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headoverheels
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Re: I think my supply issue has to do with my pump/shields
Posted by SweetCaroline
Posted by shapla79
It's never happened to me, but have you tried not going hands-free once and massaging it out during the whole pump session to see what happens? I can only get a lot of milk to come out that way.
Really stupid question, but how do you massage? I find it so awkward.
I have the same halter bra you have Jessee... sometimes I do the massage thing too, I just cup my boobs and squeeze and use my thumbs (under the bra) to massage towards the nipple.
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