15/08/2024
How should I Pump ??
Remember these are general settings and guidelines.
You can absolutely tweak this as needed.
Preparation involves washing your hands thoroughly and ensure that all pump parts are clean and assembled correctly. Find a comfortable place to sit , relax and make sure you have everything you need within reach.
After the Pumping Session is done, carefully pour the expressed milk into storage containers or bags, label them with the date and time, and store them in the refrigerator or freezer as needed.
Disassemble the pump parts and clean them thoroughly, either by hand or in a dishwasher, if they are dishwasher safe.
Trust me this is a research plus experience based method and will get you the MOST milk in the shortest time.
Plus when you ensure you are draining well you will naturally boost supply!
Do note : there are often situations that are out of our control that may impact our ability to produce milk. Some people simply donāt respond well to pumping and have a hard time letting down to a mechanical baby substitute. Sometimes, we have childcare situations where the amount of milk fed to our babies in a day is a mismatch for the amount of milk we can collect, and no amount of pumping can change that. Sometimes, we have jobs that donāt allow us the flexibility to be able to pump as often as we would like.
Sometimes, we internalize these challenges and equate the amount of milk we can provide to our value as a parent, and that is a lie. You are worth more than the milk you provide. No matter how much or little that is, you are enough.
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