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Not seeming to pump as much as I used to?

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HaveIGotPoosForYou · 22/07/2013 20:16

Every 3 or 4 hours I used to be able to pump 5 or 6oz. Now I only pump 3 or 4oz and I don't know why?

I read somewhere that sometimes it becomes less affective after a while. If this is the case, is there anything I can do to rectify it?

I have a single electric breast pump. I pump every 3 or 4 hours, unless or sometimes even if I have breastfeed. Baby is 4 months old and tends to take 5 or 6oz in general of bottle, sometimes just 4oz though.

What am I doing wrong?

Do I need a stronger pump? If so, any recommendations?

Worried and am sure that doesn't help either! :)

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Karen4007 · 22/07/2013 21:10

I ended up not pumping any but was still feeding. I found that manual pumps were good, even though I was convinced that electric would be better.

I don't know if U can change amount out of your breast. I never managed and by 12 weeks could not pump any. My sister also EBF her two babies and could never express.

mrsmartin1984 · 22/07/2013 21:47

How old is your child? How much you pump is never a true indication of how much milk you have. I EBF and there are times when I pump and only managed a teaspoon. You shouldn't worry about the amounts. just get out what you can.

HaveIGotPoosForYou · 22/07/2013 22:15

Just over 15 weeks. :)

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HaveIGotPoosForYou · 23/07/2013 09:33

Thanks :)

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