Tips 2: For breastfeeding mom Power Pumping Power pumping is a technique that can be helpful in building a milk supply. For more information on basic pumping techniques, see the pumping section below. Here is a brief explanation of power pumping. Power pumping involves using regular pumping techniques and setup, but in a unique way. The idea is to mimic a baby who is nursing frequently to increase a mother’s supply, as is common in the nursing relationship during a growth spurt. To power pump, hook-up as you would for a normal pumping session, pump for 10-20 minutes, rest 10 minutes, then pump another 10 minutes, then rest for 10 minutes, then pump again for 10 minutes. The mother does this for about an hour, once per day, to increase supply. At other pumping times during the day, routine pumping is used. It can take about a week to see an increase, so don’t get discouraged. Some mothers prefer to concentrate their efforts and have a power pumping weekend, called “Power Pumping Boot Camp” by some lactation consultants. They power pump at each pumping for a couple of days before returning to routine pumping. source:mobimotherhood.org/MM/article-LMS.aspx You can try this over the weekend. Take 1 hour to pump, preferably at 6AM. Double pump for 20 minutes – Rest for 10 minutes – Double pump for another 20 minutes – Rest for another 10 minutes. If baby wants to nurse, let him nurse and adjust your time accordingly. If your pump is a single pump, adjust your time accordingly. You must spend at least 20 minutes to pump each breast. Sharing is caring!
Posted on: Wed, 10 Jul 2013 00:17:58 +0000
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