Ten Tips for Breast Pumping Mothers

The following tips for breast pumping mothers are for expecting or new mothers, as well as the experienced mamas that may need a refresher. Any proud mama will tell you that breast pumping is not as straightforward as the ads for your choice of pump might suggest. Our tips and tricks include pump logistics, using the machine, milk handling, as well as information necessary for babysitters or caregivers. You can find the best models and read reviews at Your Breast Pump Reviews.

Hospital grade units are your best option – either buy or rent them, they are made for long term or manual pumping, depending on your needs.

Manually expressing breast milk requires technique, learn the proper way through experienced mothers or nursery help guides. Just do not go in blind or you risk hurting yourself or having less desirable results.

Stay up to date on baby’s schedule throughout the day. Ask caregivers how they are eating, if they are crying, and sleeping schedule. This will help you learn a pump and feeding schedule.

3-4 hours a day is a standard schedule for pumps. You will want to stay as close to the baby’s feeding schedule as possible.

Mothers contain the most amount of milk in the mornings – so pump early! This is not always a hard fast rule, and can depend on diet, sleep schedule, and exercise. Learn your body and find when pumping is easiest. The best tips for breast pumping mothers comes from their own body and mind!

Start slow – and focus on learning how your pump works and feels. After you have gotten used to it and the feeling is natural, multitasking can begin.

Start low! Higher suction does not always produce more milk. Like anything you should not slam on the highest setting right away. Warm up the pump and you will find the power level that meets your needs.

Nursing after pumping is okay, in fact it will produce even more milk! Suckling babies stimulate mothers to produce more milk.

Raid the pantry and stock it with healthy drinks, snacks, nursing pads, nipple butter, and anything your diet will allow to support healthy milk production. Many mothers find it comforting to have a dedicated spot in the refrigerator so they can employ the ‘one-arm’ technique many parents are used to.

Lastly find something to make breast pumping fun! After you have found your rhythm, put on a good TV show, book series, or learn something off How-To videos on the internet.

Remember the best tips for breast pumping mothers come from you and learning your own body.

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