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mandi979
03-26-2008, 01:18 PM
I have been pumping for four months and have never had a problem with my supply until recently. I used to be able to get 4 oz each pump session within 10 min. I would pump for a total of 15 min. just to make sure I was empty. Now I am only getting two oz. after 15 minutes. If I pump for an additional 10 minutes I can usually get a second let down to get another 1 oz. out. My son was sick last week and was not eating as much but now at night he is eating alot so I thought my supply would go back up. It doesn't seem to be doing anything. My nipples are a little sore from the extended pumping session and I am taking some herbs but so far, I don't notice any progress. Is this normal?

whitnessforhim
03-26-2008, 02:14 PM
My LC told me that 10 mins wasn't enough. I should be pumping for 15 - 20mins...
30mins sounds a little long to me but I could be wrong.

I'd give the herbs a while to kick in. I also notice that my one pumping session at night around 3am helps my supply.