Do you pump at night?

[yankeesundbound]

I had low supply with DD once I went back to work when she was 3 months old. I was able to pump 2-3 times during work hours if I was lucky. Mothers Milk Tea, lots of water, and oatmeal did not help. I'm wondering if my supply will be helped if I pump after middle of the night feedings this time...

[Mindie1388]

Try it! I experienced a little decline in my supply when I went back to work and I had to start pumping right before I went to bed. After about 4 days my supply was back up. I would say try it for 5 days and see if it helps you.

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[abunchoflemons]

Try thistle or genugreek too 4 supply. Try pumping one side & feed on other on one feeding time the then try opposite side next time. Baby really is best at getting supply up &out but to keep both sides going try pump as long as good one. Try heat too b4 u pump if u think it is let down issues. Try lactation or la lache league too 4 help.

[TaraB]

yes pumping more frequently will help. Try Fenugreek supplements and goats rue... Goats rue took about two weeks but made a big difference for me.

[Ready2Bmommy]

I did 2 am pumpings for a long time! Good luck mama!

[tibeca]

Some moms can skip those night pumpings by pumping right before bed and first thing in the morning (generally in tandem with the morning feed). More stimulation=more milk so squeeze in the extra sessions when it is most convenient.

[Belbaby3728]

I do. My freezer stash was very low (4 bags) a few weeks back and I pumped nightly (usually 2 times a night while dd nursed) and got my stash up to 15 bags in a little over a week. Thats plenty for us as I only work 2 days a week. I still pump at night if she sleeps 3-4 hr stretches. If she doesn't it isn't worth it for me to pump.

[yankeesundbound]

thanks!