Should I pump after night feedings too?

Question

I am trying to increase my milk production and read a lot about pumping after each feeding no matter what. Does that include night time feedings?

Answer 1

yes . . .

Answer 2

Yes, you can but the lactation specialist told me that breast milk is replenished every 90 minutes, so you can also pump in between feedings if you baby is nursing every 3 hours. That way, you don't have to lose any additional sleep during the night. Generally it takes about a week for your milk supply to change - that means either increase or decrease, depending on the supply demand. I took a breastfeeding class at the hospital where I had my daughter and they gave me a number to contact them. I called them with questions even after 6 months of breastfeeding. Check with your hospital and see if they have one on staff to answer questions.

Answer 3

No this is when you need your rest.

If you really want to increase your supply then here is what you can do.

Put the baby to your breast more often. If they are eating every 4 hours do micro feeding in between. say at every 2 -2 1/2 hours. also while doing this increase your fluid intake by 2. instead of drinking 1 glass of water drink 2 (at a time) Also changing your diet can help increase your production. Eat micro meals through out the day.

All of this for me worked. My supply was barly enough t feed the baby now I can feed her and have enough to pump for when we are out.

Good luck and get plenty of rest.

Answer 4

I know you are asking because you are tired after a night feeding! I am sorry about that, because those were tough times for me, too, and I empathize!

Anyway, try pumping only during the day for two or three more days, and resting at night as well as you can; a rested body makes more milk.

Also, DRINK LOTS OF WATER! A very wise old Taiwanese doctor told me, twenty years ago when my eldest was born, that breast milk is made up of water and protein, so he urged me to drink eight glasses of water a day--two quarts--and eat meat, peanut butter, etc.

Best wishes to you for lots of milk!

Answer 5

If you are trying to increase your production, yes, that includes night time feedings too. Don't forget, after you pump you have to replace the liquid in your system, so take time to have a glass of milk before you go back to bed. Chuck it in the microwave for 45 seconds so it doesn't jar your system, and helps ease you back to sleep.
Good luck to you!

Answer 6

yes but i never did, for some reason my night feedings went really well and i wasnt about to get up...to pump and possible wake the child or daddy.i pumped during the day after nursing and pumped in the morning before child woke up about 2 hours before i would breast feed her again...your body will produce milk at which times you tell it to (baby tells it to) so if your training your body to produce LOTS of milk at night it could become a miserable experence for you

Answer 7

the more u pump the more yr milk supply will increase.. so if yr not too exhausted to pump after night feeds too then go for it..

Answer 8

Oh, I know how desperately you wanna hear "no, you can just go back to sleep", but unfortunately, yes, you have to pump even after night feeding ( leaving you even less time for sleep), but hang in there, it doesn't take long :-))

Answer 9

You should. You could also pump between feedings if you really want. I did. It helped a lot.

Answer 10

i'm guessing the burden became right into a sort-o. My son fell asleep previously he ate adequate too (and he became right into a preemie so needed to consume a definite quantity). I tied each little thing you're doing and could additionally might desire to lay him down on the two his changing table or crib to maintain him unsleeping. in case you attempt having him consume on the changing table, ascertain you do no longer bypass away him for even a 2d - yet you probably already knew that :) in any different case, tickle his ft, use a wipe on his tummy, rather lots something you may think of of to maintain him unsleeping.

Answer 11

You could if you are up to it but like I said in the other answer as long as your feeding on a proper schedule all should be fine just make sure your fluid intake is on going ok