breastfeeding ?

Question

I'm pumping my milk does it usually take forever to get the milk going and how long will it take to start coming out faster?

Answer 1

Ok, I see that you just barely had your baby.

Right now, yes it will take a while for the milk to get going. You're best bet is to nurse on demand (from the breast) for the first two weeks. That allows your body time to let your milk come in and build up a supply. Pumping will be a little easier then, but expect to only get a minimal amount because your baby is still little and although will be eating often, wont be taking a whole lot right off the bat. You will still have to pump often, like inbetween feedings, or if your baby only nurses from one side then pump from the other and alternate sides at each feeding.

It is possible to pump right from the start, but your going to have to be VERY dedicated to pumping. If you go this route, then because your baby isn't training your body to build up the supply, then you have to train your body yourself. And that means pumping every one to two hours to get things going. You wont get much for now, but the more you pump and the longer you pump, the more you will get.

Hope this helps. And if you are really having troubles, then consulting a lactation consultant at your local hospital would be very beneficial.

Good Luck!! And congrats on your new baby!!

Oh! I love the name you have chosen for your baby btw!

Answer 2

The best thing you can do now is let the baby nurse. That stimulates the milk glands and makes the flow better. Make sure you are drinking fluids this helps the milk come in faster. Before you know it that milk will be shooting out of there. Congrad on your little girl. Soon like you are going to be a great mom.

Answer 3

It will only take about a week. Once you have brestfeeding well established it will all come with time. You will always have what they call let down. This will never go away. In order to help let down come a little easier, message your breast for five minutes before you pump. Also make sure that you aren't cold and that you are relaxed. Hopefully this will help. I would also recomend taking Fenugreek twice a day. This is good to you no matter what problems you are having. I took this simply to help keep my milk supply up!

Answer 4

It takes several weeks for your milk supply and your baby's demand to equal out. I would suggest not pumping this soon after the birth of your baby. Pumping is much less efficient than your baby's nursing. I see that your baby was just born on Aug. 31 and you are probably just now getting past the time when you are producing colostrum. This is very low in volume, measurable in teaspoons and not ounces. The colostrum you produce right after birth is a very special food for your baby. Your mature milk will not come in until 3-4 days after birth. You must breastfeed frequently early after birth to assist in getting the mature milk to come in. Unless there is a medical reason not to breastfeed, begin pumping later, after you have exclusively nursed for 6 weeks. It is very important to nurse your baby 8-12 times in 24 hours in the days following birth.

Answer 5

You got some very good advice already but there is one thing I would like to add. Try bathing your breasts with a warm towel or taking a warm shower right before you pump. This will relax you and help your milk to let down.

Answer 6

It can. There are ways to make it let down faster. There are lots of factors such as how long you have been breastfeeding (months) and time between feedings/pumping. Be patient. Wait for your milk to let down, then pump.

Answer 7

You seem to have gotten some good answers, I have one more tip that helped me. When you are pumping, think about your baby, imagine that you are feeding the baby. That always made my milk let down and flow.

Answer 8

try nursing.. it works better then pumping to get ur milk going..

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Answer 9

im only 14 how do i no