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Two BFing questions for you......
1-How many "let-downs" do you get per pumping session??
2-Has anyone tried the SoftFit shields that fit inside the PersonalFit ones? They say they are more comfortable. (Medela). 
Thanks ladies! 
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Posted 12/3/07 10:44 AM  |
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Re: Two BFing questions for you......
Posted by Mrs. Patticakes
1-How many "let-downs" do you get per pumping session??
2-Has anyone tried the SoftFit shields that fit inside the PersonalFit ones? They say they are more comfortable. (Medela).
Thanks ladies!
Let downs... usually 1 each breast.
2 nope sorry
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| Posted 12/3/07 10:49 AM |
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curley999
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Re: Two BFing questions for you......
I have about 2-3 letdows during a 30 minute pumping session.
I never tryed the softfit shields, but I did buy a larger size of the regular shield for comfort.
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| Posted 12/3/07 10:52 AM |
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Porrruss
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Re: Two BFing questions for you......
It depends. Sometimes I have more than one letdown, other times I'm lucky if I get one. I find that going back to the inital phase of the pumping cycle (I have the PIS Advanced) will often stimulate another letdown.
I bought the soft shields. Honestly, I don't care either way. I think if anything, they tend to allow for more leakage, but I don't see a difference in getting additional letdowns (if that's why your asking).
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| Posted 12/3/07 10:55 AM |
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Re: Two BFing questions for you......
Posted by Porrruss
It depends. Sometimes I have more than one letdown, other times I'm lucky if I get one. I find that going back to the inital phase of the pumping cycle (I have the PIS Advanced) will often stimulate another letdown.
I bought the soft shields. Honestly, I don't care either way. I think if anything, they tend to allow for more leakage, but I don't see a difference in getting additional letdowns (if that's why your asking).
With the SoftFit, I was just wondering if they were really more comfy. I got the XLarge shields and still find it a little "bruising".
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| Posted 12/3/07 10:58 AM |
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Porrruss
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Re: Two BFing questions for you......
Then it's definitely worth a try. BUT- I don't think the Soft Fit comes in larger sizes....
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| Posted 12/3/07 11:09 AM |
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Karebaby
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Re: Two BFing questions for you......
Usually I get one per breast each session.
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| Posted 12/3/07 11:11 AM |
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DanaRenee
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Re: Two BFing questions for you......
I usually only have 1 let down (I think, unless I dont feel the next one)
(never used the sheilds)
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| Posted 12/3/07 11:31 AM |
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alexlynn7
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Re: Two BFing questions for you......
Posted by Porrruss
It depends. Sometimes I have more than one letdown, other times I'm lucky if I get one. I find that going back to the inital phase of the pumping cycle (I have the PIS Advanced) will often stimulate another letdown.
same here. on average i have 3-5 letdowns per session. i get the first one almost right away and let it go until it's finished. then i go back to the initial phase of the pumping cycle, which typically brings on another letdown. i keep doing this over and over for 20-30 minutes, and eventually the letdowns get shorter and shorter until i can't get any more.
having said this, i don't get a ton of milk from pumping. if i'm pumping to replace a feeding i get a total of 4-5 ounces max, with an occasional (miraculous!) 6 ounce session (RARE!!!).
if i pump after a feeding i get about 2 ounces max, but then find that i don't have a lot for the next feeding, so i've stopped doing it for the most part...
ETA: i looked into the soft shields too but they only come in regular size...
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Re: Two BFing questions for you......
I generally have 2-3 letdowns in 20-25 minutes.
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